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It's Not You, It's Capitalism

Why It's Time to Break Up and How to Move On

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It's Not You, It's Capitalism

By: Malaika Jabali
Narrated by: Malaika Jabali
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A biting, brilliant, often hilarious guide to socialism for budding anti-capitalists who know it’s time to dump their toxic ex (Capitalism) and try something finer. Journalist Malaika Jabali debunks myths, centers forgotten socialists of color who have shaped our world, and shows socialism is not all Marx and Bernie Bros—it can be pretty sexy.

We’ve all dated someone who took control of the relationship—you know, someone who makes you feel like you’re unhappy because you’re just not putting in the work, or it’s all in your head. But when you think about trying to meet new people, it feels terrifying. Like, have you looked at Tinder recently? It’s rough out there!

Your tough-love new best friend, award-winning journalist, policy attorney, and life-long socialist Malaika Jabali is here to say: we are all in a generations-long toxic relationship with Capitalism, and it is time to get the h*ll out of there and move ALONG.

She gives you everything you need to know about what a healthy relationship could actually look like, issue by issue—from healthcare and housing to the whole concept of American democracy—with our new boo: Socialism. And no, Socialism isn’t the boring, grey, authoritarian, Cold-War-era monster that you’ve heard about.

With accessible explanations and illustrations, often surprising graphs and stats, and some Drake memes, this book will show you that we NEED to build a world that’s safer, kinder, cleaner, healthier, and more equal. And that this isn’t a utopian dream—it’s within our grasp, if we collectively decide to call out Capitalism for what it really is and wake up to a better future.

Fun, smart, and inspiring, It’s Not You It’s Capitalism is the hottest new relationship in your life!

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2023 Malaika Jabali (P)2023 Algonquin Books
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Great book with good insights and illustrations into the ills of capitalism and the idea that we don't have to just be stuck with this one thing. we can be creative and bold and not tied down by the past

Great book!

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The author breaks down capitalism in a way that’s accessible and meaningful. She also gives some starting points to new possibilities. She cites her sources, making it plain. Much appreciated.

Clarifying and Accessible

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Great introduction of issues with capitalism and how socialism can improve living conditions. Great narration. Highly recommend

Loved this take on capitalism

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You don’t have to agree with everything the author says to recognize that supply side/trickle down economics has been a horrible scourge for all people, and especially for persons of color. Capitalism as it’s currently practiced is not sustainable for people or the planet. It’s time to break up.

Thought Provoking

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Very practical approach to demystifying in real time the varying levels of damage capitalism is responsible for; particularly among black and brown peoples of the west and society at large

Very practical approach

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This book has a weird tone. It feels like a social media post a corporation would make to pander to young people. Not much useful data.

Not very informative

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