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Rebecca Solnit's Book Advocates Mindset Shift on Progress

4/9/2026

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Rebecca Solnit's new book, The Beginning Comes After the End, reflects on societal changes and progress in women's rights and environmental protections.
Solnit emphasizes recognizing gains and challenges, and describes white supremacy and climate denial as detours in progress.
She invites readers to adopt a mindset of interconnectedness and independence.
The book offers no specific policy suggestions but invites readers to reframe their view of change.

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Story summary

Rebecca Solnit's new book, The Beginning Comes After the End, reflects on societal changes and progress in women's rights and environmental protections.
Solnit emphasizes recognizing gains and challenges, and describes white supremacy and climate denial as detours in progress.
She invites readers to adopt a mindset of interconnectedness and independence.
The book offers no specific policy suggestions but invites readers to reframe their view of change.