We Are Not Here to Be Bystanders

Stunning account of one of the most inspiring activists in America! Linda Sarsour is unapologetically herself, yet devotes her life to not only holding space for others, but carving out space for everyone to thrive. Don\’t be fooled by the cries of, \”Antisemite!\” in other reviews. Read for yourself and truly understand the perspective of this bold and indefatigable activist for social justice. Even though we\’ve never met, I\’m proud to call Linda my sister! I devoured this book in under 24 hours.

Lindas stories remind me of MalcolmX or Martin Luther King. All those who believed in standing up to power with truth. Fighting for dignity and freedom for all people. I highly recommend reading her stories. From helping protect and restore Jewish heritage to black rights to womens rights to Muslim rights. She lead the womens march which was the largest protest in US history. Her story is an inspiring story of survival.

This was an incredible read of activist Linda Sarsour\’s journey to stand up for justice. Read how a mother from Brooklyn decided to speak up for marginalized communities. Linda has never been one to flinch from speaking truth to power and this book is a memoir of what it takes to have that kind of courage. Discover the real story of an unapologetic Muslim Palestinian American woman.

Just finished Linda\’s memoir and HIGHLY recommend it to everyone. She bares her soul in it and brings you into her world – the daily grind, the moments of inspiration, the calamities, the emotional rollercoaster and the perseverance in the face of constant attacks that would break any of us. I actually listened to the audiobook, narrated by her, and felt like she was sitting next to me kickin\’ it the whole time. The memoir is honest and pointed – It made me laugh at times, and even made these eyes moist as she shared her trials and tribulations. Whether you know her or not, i think you\’ll really appreciate it and gain a deeper perspective on many of the social justice issues facing the nation. Thank you Linda for documenting your (our) struggle for all, and for generations to come.

I\’ve been following Linda for over 10 years – I was immediately drawn to her efforts, her cause, both as an American Muslim, a Palestinian woman that was unashamed about her beliefs as she fought for and continues to fight for the oppressed, the under-served in her community as well as those outside it\’s borders, across the nation and world. This first-hand account of her humble beginnings, her early childhood, her marriage and raising her family, while rising up to become a national leader, is one that is so very inspiring as our nation endured low points as far as the rights and lives of African Americans, Muslims and so many others. One thing that I have always loved about Linda, is that she is unapologetic about who she is – something she states at the outset of the book and is one of her motto\’s to this day- and this has driven her to do whatever it takes in standing up for those who have been otherwise neglected, stepped on and oppressed. Unless you were living under a rock in recent years, you know of the threats against her, the false accusations and hate-filled campaigns against her by those seeking to tear her down without merit. Hearing it directly from her, you will realize, those attacking her failed to keep her down for any significant period. Though she endured hit after hit, she always found a second wind, be it from her supportive family (especially her first-born son, who is the second star of this book in my eyes) or those she was fighting with – from Ferguson to the Women\’s March on Washington and each one of these obstacles or challenges, provides something we can all be inspired by as we fight to help amplify the voices that need to be heard and lifted up. I cannot recommend this book enough – having been a young and then full grown adult during much of what Linda encounters more directly – be it the tragedy of 9/11, the Black Lives Matter movement – or even the behind the scenes of the long march to Washington from Brooklyn leading up to the Women\’s March – her narrative voice brings it all to life on an entirely different level that truly shakes the heart. Learning more about her early upbringing and seeing where she is now, by the end of this book – it\’s so moving to \”witness\”that journey in her own words – including threats to her life and those close to her – and realizing that her battle continues everyday – that while big, important strides have been made, but there is still much to be done.

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