Make Rest Your Revolution with Tricia Hersey

In this book, Tricia Hersey leads readers to imagine a world where rest is valued over productivity. Inspired by historical sacred texts, 'We Will Rest!' combines meditations, poetry, storytelling, and powerful art to provoke liberation from the pressures of capitalism and white supremacy. It advocates for creating rest as a form of resistance and healing in a world exhausted by modern systems.

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[1][2][5].