Praise for How to be a Dissident:
This book reminded me how to be brave. Through galvanising storytelling, it shows how change so often begins with people who act with courage and conscience before they know what their actions will set in motion Reni Eddo-Lodge, author of Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race
One way to change the world is to be yourself. This is harder than it sounds. Gal Beckerman, one of our most thoughtful commentators on the soul of politics, appealingly invites us to learn from those more courageous than ourselves. Along the way we learn some history that we should know and find ourselves by the end not only instructed but wiser Timothy Snyder, author of On Tyranny
Urgent, wise, and immensely compelling, Gal Beckermans How to Be a Dissident illuminates an inspiring gallery of historys independent thinkers, their lives both reassurance and exhortation in these challenging times. Everyone should read this book Claire Messud, author of The Emperors Children
A sharp, cogent analysis of what dissidents really do to fight repressive regimes, with essential advice for anyone who wants to join them Anne Applebaum, author of Autocracy, Inc.
A beautiful, profound book, rich in examples. It helped me to think more clearly, to feel heartened, and to focus on what is most important all of which feels essential in these times Sarah Bakewell, author of How to Live
