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Do you want to fight for what's right and help change the world for good, but feel confused about how to put this into action? Do you secretly think some activists are self-righteous, and may have forgotten who they’re actually trying to help? What kind of action makes positive change?

Welcome to a book talk featuring Anthea Lawson and Julia Raeside. It is a night for anyone who wants to make the world a better place without, well, doing everyone's head in.

How can you be an activist or an ally without becoming the most exhausting person at the party? Whether trying to dismantle global capitalism, call out sexism in the workplace, or just trying to remember your reusable shopping bags, both Anthea and Julia are here to show us how to make a difference.

Meet Your Authors (and Guides to Sanity):

Anthea Lawson has fought against the global arms trade and tax havens, successfully changing transparency laws in dozens of countries. A former Times journalist who has worked with Amnesty International, she knows how the system works. Her new book, How Not To Save the World, is a candid guide to escaping the "purity traps" and self-righteous habits that give doing good a bad name.

Julia Raeside is a journalist and Substack writer exposing the spectacular levels of sexism and systemic nonsense in the entertainment industry. Her novel, Don’t Make Me Laugh, balances anger with humour. It is a story about power, manipulation, and the absurd gender roles we are forced to play, and, ultimately, a satisfying blueprint for fighting back.

Both will be signing copies of their books on the night, available to buy at Bookbag.

7.30pm at Bookbag

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