How Powerful We Are

Name: How Powerful We Are
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780733642227
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Behind the scenes with one of Australia's leading activists

By Sally Rugg

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How Powerful We Are by Sally Rugg delves into the intricacies of grassroots movements and the profound impact activism can have on societal change. Through a compelling exploration of recent political history in Australia, Rugg shares her personal journey and insights into what it takes to achieve significant social transformation. The book highlights the power of community action and collective effort in shaping the future.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in grassroots activism and social change movements. It offers an insightful look into how everyday people can have a significant impact on political outcomes by sharing personal experiences and strategies used in successful campaigns.

How Powerful We Are

One of Australia's leading activists takes you behind the scenes of one of Australia's biggest campaigns to show how we can use our voice to champion what we believe in

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'Incisive, blistering and tender. Sally is one of our most valiant warriors.' - Clementine Ford, author of FIGHT LIKE A GIRL and BOYS WILL BE BOYS

'Proof that the personal is always political - and love really can save the world.' - Jamila Rizvi, author of NOT JUST LUCKY

'Rugg's passion and insight make for a propulsive tale' - Sydney Morning Herald

Even if you're not an activist (yet), at a time when the news is written for clicks and elections are fought with three-word slogans, it's crucial to preserve some record of events that isn't 'fake news' or political spin. In part, this book is my attempt to counter the re-writing of how Australia achieved one of the most significant social changes in a generation.

Sally Rugg is one of Australia's most influential campaigners for social change. How Powerful We Are is her manifesto for championing what you believe is right.

In these pages, Sally will teach you some of the things she learnt on the marriage equality campaign: how to develop a strategy, how to frame your messages, how to get your campaign to the media, and how to build community power. And she'll share with you the much harder lessons learnt: the consequences of campaign decisions; how to weather criticism and harassment from every angle; and how, in mass campaign movements, nothing is black and white.

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How Powerful We Are by Sally Rugg receives praise for its passionate and insightful narrative, delving into identity politics, gender equality, and media reliability. According to various reviews, Rugg offers a compelling tale that combines personal anecdotes with a behind-the-scenes look at significant campaigns, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of political activism and influence. This book is described as an intelligent and eloquent read, ideal for those wanting to deepen their knowledge of contemporary political issues.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733642227

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Sally Rugg is an LGBTIQ rights activist, writer and public speaker. She is Executive Director at political activist group change.org, and was previously Campaign Director at GetUp where she lead the campaign for marriage equality for five years. Sally was recently awarded the 2017 SMAC of the Year at the FBi Awards, a Woman of The Year by Harpers Bazaar, one of Australia's Most Influential LGBTIQ people by Cosmopolitan magazine and among the Top 15 Women Championing Human Rights by Amnesty International. How Powerful We Are is her first book.