This book is an incredible reflection on the importance of self-care, wellness, and mental health for those working in Social Justice Movements. Its divided intro three sections which really help to explain the concept. First the foundations of understanding, then some information and practices, and concluding with examples of actually putting this work into action.
Even with so many contributors to the book it truly reads as one voice which is incredibly unique.

Overall I loved this book, as someone who works in the non-profit sector I found the information incredibly relevant and look forward to bringing these concepts into the workplace. In that same regard, this book is best suited for people who are professionally in the non-profit/social justice world. Those who are just stepping up for particular causes outside of an organizational perspective may not get as much out of the book. Some of the practices and tools will be beneficial, and it can certainly be interesting for anyone, but they may not be able to connect as much.

There is a part in this book that speaks to my lived experience, and it states "changemakers are also grief stricken by the hypocrisy of organizations or movements that do not live the values they preach."
I read this book, taking notes, agreeing and disagreeing with some of the insights from various changemakers and activists. One thing is certain that you cannot detach yourself from any initiative you partake. There is no way, your interaction with those in and out of your community doesn't fail to affect your mental or physical health and even both. I love that this book spoke to that truth, and the authors explore key elements of transformative movements.
I would recommend this book to anyone in the field of advocacy, change making, an activist, seeking social justice- not as a one size fits all, but more as a book to read and become aware of some of the struggles you may face, and more so the internal work needed to overcome most of them.
Thanks Netgalley for the eARC. I am definitely glad I got to read this, it's a keeper in my library.

I didn’t connect with this book at all. The authors are a bit all over the place and threw the words systemic issues, injustices, and trauma too much but then tried to insinuate that burn out is similar. It is not. As someone who works with folks in the correctional system and who have mental health disorders, burnout is absolutely not the same. Burnout would almost be a privilege for formerly incarcerated folks and people who have severe mental illness - both of who will find it difficult to obtain employment and/or maintain it.

As writers, you should know that words matter.