Self-Defense for Radicals (Large print, Paperback, Large type / large print edition)

This small book packs a powerful punch. It will help you prepare emotionally and physically to fight back. Read it, read it again, and then practice. As Mickey Z. says, 'The life you save may be your own'."- Derrick Jensen "Mickey Z. shows you how to use your head. Literally! An invaluable guide for those moments when violence must be countered by force."- pattrice jones, author of Aftershock: Confronting Trauma in a Violent World: A Guide for Activists and Their Allies "In this violent culture, Self Defense for Radicals belongs on every coffee table and in the glove compartment of every car driven by a man or a woman."- Rosemarie Jackowski, peace activist, advocacy journalist, Vermont Attorney General candidate '06 and '08 Radicals, feminists, environmentalists. Activists for animal rights, human rights, civil rights. There are plenty of rebels and dissidents putting their asses on the line. Conversely, there's never been a shortage of reactionaries seeking to repress such vision and passion. Learning how to fight and/or defend yourself is not the same as promoting belligerent, anti-social behavior. While talk of non-violence is understandable and the struggle for peace has never been more essential, let's face it: The odds are that sooner or later you're going to end up in a confrontation that may escalate into physical violence. So, why not be prepared? Self-Defense for Radicals will get you off and running in the right direction. From eye gouges to groin punches-you'll find a powerful collection of tactics with which we can fight back. Interspersed with words of wisdom and guidance from Emma Goldman, Bruce Lee, Angela Davis, and even Patrick Swayze, this pocket-sized pamphlet will inspire readers to not only speak truth to power but also deliver a sharp elbow to power's jutting jaw.