Downstream: Why Are So Many People Lonely? w/ Shon Faye

In 'All About Love: New Visions,' bell hooks delves into the complexities of love, arguing that it is an act of will rather than a strong feeling. The book is divided into thirteen chapters, each addressing a different aspect of love, such as childhood, family dynamics, honesty, commitment, spirituality, and community. hooks reflects on her own experiences and societal teachings on love, emphasizing the importance of clarity, justice, and honesty in loving relationships. She also critiques the ways in which capitalism and patriarchy distort our understanding of love and advocates for a return to a more authentic and transformative form of love that is rooted in mutual respect, trust, and communication.

In 'The Transgender Issue: An Argument for Justice', Shon Faye delves into the systemic issues affecting transgender people in the UK, including social class, employment and housing insecurity, police violence, and healthcare. Faye frames the transgender liberation movement within broader social and economic activism, arguing that improving conditions for minorities benefits society as a whole. The book draws from radical social-justice ideas, including Black feminism, and covers topics such as sex work, carceral justice, and the media's representation of trans identity. Faye's work is characterized by its clarity, thorough research, and intersectional approach to trans feminism and coalitional politics.