The Purpose of Power

3.5 Helpful advice and foundational understanding of how to build and grow movements from Garza's long career in organizing. Very clear that people and organizing are the power of movements. There are some personal parts, but this book is mostly focused on how and why to build movements. The long explainer at the beginning on what built current conservative politics is helpful if you're new to these ideas. I also appreciated how she handled correctly calling out McKesson.

4.5 Building on decades of behind the scenes work in Black-led organisations for social justice, Garza outlines the mission of identifying common goals to forge enduring and broadened relationships, and organising strategically to transform the dynamics of power—with a vision to secure the ability to shape every policy decision that impacts our lives.

I was most excited about chapter 15, ‘Political Education and Common Sense,' on cultural hegemony and storytelling.