Rating: Average
AOC The Fearless Rise and Powerful Resonance of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortex blurb excerpt: Seventeen writers explore the multiple meanings of a young Latina politician who has already made history.
From the moment Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez beat a ten-term incumbent in the primary election for New York’s 14th, her journey to the national, if not world, stage, was fast-tracked. Six months later, as the youngest Congresswoman ever elected, AOC became one of a handful of Latina politicians in Washington, D.C. Just thirty, she represents her generation, the millennials, in many groundbreaking ways: proudly working-class, Democratic Socialist, of Puerto Rican descent, master of social media, not to mention of the Bronx, feminist—and a great dancer.
My opinion: This book is not a biography or autobiography. It is a series of essays. Obvious in the collection is how many of its essayists identify with AOC, how they revel in her success after years of feeling unrepresented in a political system dominated by people who are wealthy, male, white, and well connected. If you picked up this booking expecting to learn about the life of AOC and how she found herself running for congress and the actions that led to her historic win, you will be disappointed. A simple Google search would serve you better. However, the essays are very well written, well-curated, and do make for an interesting read.
Lessons from AOC:
Authenticity is powerful.
Social media provides a platform for anyone with a voice and something to say.
Odds don't determine outcomes, effort does.
Lean into who you are, not who people think you should be.
Many issues related to inequality, racism, poverty, etc still loom large in America and it's up to the next generation to place these issues into the light and make them a priority.
Don't underestimate the power of community or the value of representation.
AOC Best Quotes:
“There are those who'd say that AOC is giving voice to the voiceless, but I disagree. Undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers have a voice, but there are too many people unwilling to listen. Rather than speak for anyone, Ocasio-Cortez has, time and again, used her power and position to amplify their voices. She's taken up and held space so that others may join her in it."
What Next:
If you are interested in this book, you may want to check out our list of reviewed Biographies.
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