Fierce Vulnerability

Tired of divisiveness and constant criticism in progressive political spaces? Moving beyond tactics of shaming and blaming in call outs and cancel culture, author Kazu Haga reveals an unexpected, powerful approach to political conversations and direct actions: to act courageously with "fierce vulnerability." Activists, campaigners, and concerned citizens on the frontlines of change will learn to engage in social movements with a different spirit, one that aligns with our deepest values around the healing and dignity of all people.

Escalated forms of harm require an equally escalated response. Yet social justice activists often have a tendency to escalate an "us vs. them," "right vs. wrong" worldview as their tactics escalate, which is not always conducive to true social transformation and healing. In Fierce Vulnerability, activist and author Kazu Haga argues that this binary worldview is at the heart of what is destroying our relationships and our planet, and offers a new way to create healing at all levels of society by combining the time-honored lineage of nonviolent action with the sciences of trauma healing. Answering such questions as, "How do I engage in efforts for change that match the intensity of the destruction of what I love--my family, my community, the planet?" Fierce Vulnerability helps us meet today's challenges with the transformative power of strength in love, the courage of taking a stand, and openness to new views.