Rest Is Resistance

Book • 1982

In *Rest Is Resistance*, Tricia Hersey illuminates the troubled relationship between rest and modern society, advocating for rest as a fundamental human right and an act of resistance.

The book is rooted in spiritual energy and centered in Black liberation, womanism, somatics, and Afrofuturism.

Hersey uses captivating storytelling and practical advice to guide readers in imagining a future where rest is exalted.

She argues that rest asserts our basic humanity and pushes back against the oppressive grip of 'grind culture,' which is fueled by capitalism and white supremacy.

The book serves as a call to action, a battle cry, and a field guide for those seeking justice and liberation from exploitative systems.

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Mentioned by

Glennon Doyle

as an author whose book "Rest is Resistance" emphasizes the importance of rest and resistance.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that encourages overworked readers to acknowledge their exhaustion and the right to rest.

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Mentioned by

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as a book promoting the healing power of rest and acknowledging exhaustion as a valid experience.

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Recommended by

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as a book that inspires taking time off and resting.

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Mentioned as the author's upcoming book, focusing on rest as a form of resistance.

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Recommended by

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for its perspective on the cultural sanctification of work and busyness.

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Recommended by Sharon Tjaden-Burkes after hearing her on a podcast, highlighting the book's message on the importance of rest and resistance against capitalist demands.