About the Book
Why this guide?
We believe that every life is a primary source.
From conducting your first interview and mastering the art of listening, to navigating consent and making sure your recordings endure, EVERY LIFE IS A RIOT breaks down the process of oral history into clear, actionable steps.
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EVERY LIFE IS A RIOT: THE PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO ORAL HISTORY is the essential, modern guidebook for creating grassroots oral history.
The Oral History Guide: Preserving Our Shared History
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The historical record has always been incomplete. Traditional history often elevates the stories of the powerful while leaving the voices of the everyday person, the dissident, and the community organizer behind. This imbalance diminishes our collective understanding and stifles change.
This guide was born out of the necessity for a democratized, accessible, and activist-focused approach to oral history.
Democratized and Accessible
The result is EVERY LIFE IS A RIOT: THE PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO ORAL HISTORY, a guidebook for a new generation of storykeepers. It’s not just about recording interviews; it’s about recognizing the revolutionary potential in every life story and ensuring those narratives survive to challenge and enrich the public record.
You Will Learn To:
• Master the Art of Listening: Shift your focus from extracting facts to deeply understanding a life.
• Conduct Ethical Interviews: Navigate difficult subjects and secure legal consent with confidence.
• Handle Sensitive Topics: Create a framework for documenting trauma, resistance, and injustice with dignity and care.
• Preserve Your Work: Ensure your recordings are archived and accessible for future historians, activists, and communities.
This book is your call to action to stop consuming history and start making it.
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EVERY LIFE IS A RIOT: THE PEOPLE'S GUIDE TO ORAL HISTORY is available now for pre-order and will be available for purchase here when the book launches.