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No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America
No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America
No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America
Audiobook5 hours

No, You Shut Up: Speaking Truth to Power and Reclaiming America

Written by Symone D. Sanders

Narrated by Symone D. Sanders

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In this rousing call to leadership, the self-described millennial spokesperson for the culture, CNN’s designated ""woke AF"" former commentator, and the youngest national press secretary in the history of the United States shares her take-no-prisoners approach to life, politics, and career success, and shows a new generation how to be loud and powerful in their own right.

Many people—most notably white older men—may try to stop Symone Sanders from speaking up and out. But Symone will NOT shut up. And neither should you. In this inspiring call-to-action, Symone tells stories from her own life of not-shutting-up alongside loud young revolutionaries who came before her to help you find your authentic voice and use it to your advantage; to fight ideological battles more effectively; and to resist those who try to silence you.

We are all gurus, masterminds, artists, entrepreneurs—we are the change agents we have been waiting for. IT IS US. And the time is RIGHT NOW. I know you’re wondering, “But HOW?” And we don’t have all the answers! Symone is the first to admit we’re all winging it in one way or another. But the point is we’re out there doing it. So get started. Open your mouth and start talking. Loudly. 

No You Shut Up goes beyond the surplus of “Vote-Or-Die” books we’ve seen before. Because change doesn’t just happen at the ballot box. We need people fighting oppression, injustice, and inequality—in the workplace, on the cultural battlefield, in government, in every corner of the world. With spirited storytelling filtered through a voice that cannot and will not be ignored, Symone inspires you to start now. You don’t need to have all the answers, or wait your turn to help create the change you want to see. All you need is a new toolbox, an unshakeable commitment, and the confidence and guidance to wield those tools effectively.

LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperAudio
Release dateMay 19, 2020
ISBN9780062942708
Author

Symone D. Sanders

Symone Sanders is a senior advisor for former Vice President Joe Biden's 2020 presidential campaign. A juvenile justice advocate, she formerly served as chair of the Coalition of Juvenile Justice Emerging Leaders Committee and as a member of the Federal Advisory Committee on Juvenile Justice.  She is a former CNN political commentator and been a resident fellow at both Harvard University's Institute of Politics at the Kennedy School and the University of Southern California's Center for the Political Future. She lives in Washington, DC. symonedsanders.com

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Excellent book!! Symone’s story is amazing. I was engaged throughout the entire book and hated for it to end. I loved that she narrated!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Really inspiring! Symone is a role model to all young women!
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    I have a habit of picking up memoirs of people who I've never heard of before because I like the title or the cover, and that's what happened with this one. Ms. Sanders story, however, is one that is both inspiring and well outside my typical area of interest. I don't follow politics very carefully and do not possess the right personality to passionately argue and debate points with people. But I did enjoy listening to Ms. Sanders tell her story and couldn't help but be inspired by her opinions and perspectives.It did not surprise me to learn of her professional experience, because this whole book reads like a pep talk. She's a very inspirational speaker with the right balance of challenging advice and heartfelt encouragement. I love that she is involved in politics and it gives me hope for the future of the country.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Really engaging and I found the author’s anecdotes and advice to be very inspiring!