-bin laden’s letter to America (been making the rounds, good for people questioning Palestine)
-ten myths about Israel
-the red deal (good for USians to learn about decolonization)
-everyday utopia (shows other ways of life are possible)
-this changes everything (I’ve yet to read it, but it argues capitalism can’t save us from climate change)
-de-colonial Marxism (explains why Marxism isn’t only for white people)
-a people’s green new deal (why social democracy isn’t enough)
-Rollback! Right-wing power American foreign policy (why both parties are imperialist)
-how 2 take an exam (outdated and anti-Soviet, but a very wide introduction to Marxism)
-Stalin: history and critique of a black legend (explains depictions of Stalin and puts atrocities in context)
-inventing realities or manufacturing consent (explanation of media lies)
-democracy for the few (why “democracy” can’t be liberal)
Fiction:
-looking backward (utopia)
-what is to be done (utopia)
-news from nowhere (utopia)
-the dispossessed
-Justice warriors (satire)
-capital (manga)
Consider the existing beliefs and questions of the person you are talking to. It depends on the person which book will help. Use Anna’s archive for free books. These are pretty general recommendations that are perfect for OP, but good for general use. Others have good suggestions too. Use redsails, the communist manifesto and videos too.
Some good beginner books include:
-bin laden’s letter to America (been making the rounds, good for people questioning Palestine)
-ten myths about Israel
-the red deal (good for USians to learn about decolonization)
-everyday utopia (shows other ways of life are possible)
-this changes everything (I’ve yet to read it, but it argues capitalism can’t save us from climate change)
-de-colonial Marxism (explains why Marxism isn’t only for white people)
-a people’s green new deal (why social democracy isn’t enough)
-Rollback! Right-wing power American foreign policy (why both parties are imperialist)
-how 2 take an exam (outdated and anti-Soviet, but a very wide introduction to Marxism)
-Stalin: history and critique of a black legend (explains depictions of Stalin and puts atrocities in context)
-inventing realities or manufacturing consent (explanation of media lies)
-democracy for the few (why “democracy” can’t be liberal)
Fiction:
-looking backward (utopia)
-what is to be done (utopia)
-news from nowhere (utopia)
-the dispossessed
-Justice warriors (satire)
-capital (manga)
Consider the existing beliefs and questions of the person you are talking to. It depends on the person which book will help. Use Anna’s archive for free books. These are pretty general recommendations that are perfect for OP, but good for general use. Others have good suggestions too. Use redsails, the communist manifesto and videos too.