Its Not You, Its Capitalism, Malaika Jabali
Its Not You, Its Capitalism, Malaika Jabali
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It's Not You, It's Capitalism
Why It's Time to Break Up and How to Move On

Author: Malaika Jabali

Narrator: Malaika Jabali

Unabridged: 5 hr 20 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/24/2023

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

A biting, brilliant, often hilarious guide to socialism for budding anti-capitalists who know it’s time to dump their toxic ex (Capitalism) and try something finer. Journalist Malaika Jabali debunks myths, centers forgotten socialists of color who have shaped our world, and shows socialism is not all Marx and Bernie Bros—it can be pretty sexy.

We’ve all dated someone who took control of the relationship—you know, someone who makes you feel like you’re unhappy because you’re just not putting in the work, or it’s all in your head. But when you think about trying to meet new people, it feels terrifying. Like, have you looked at Tinder recently? It’s rough out there!

Your tough-love new best friend, award-winning journalist, policy attorney, and life-long socialist Malaika Jabali is here to say: we are all in a generations-long toxic relationship with Capitalism, and it is time to get the h*ll out of there and move ALONG.

She gives you everything you need to know about what a healthy relationship could actually look like, issue by issue—from healthcare and housing to the whole concept of American democracy—with our new boo: Socialism. And no, Socialism isn’t the boring, grey, authoritarian, Cold-War-era monster that you’ve heard about. 

With accessible explanations and illustrations, often surprising graphs and stats, and some Drake memes, this book will show you that we NEED to build a world that’s safer, kinder, cleaner, healthier, and more equal. And that this isn’t a utopian dream – it’s within our grasp, if we collectively decide to call out Capitalism for what it really is and wake up to a better future.
 
Fun, smart, and inspiring, It’s Not You It’s Capitalism is the hottest new relationship in your life!

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lauren on July 17, 2023

Overall, I think this was a good introduction to the issues of capitalism and how socialism can make our quality of life better. The style and tone is geared more towards the younger generation, treating capitalism as a toxic ex. This make the realities in the text a bit less harsh, and instead make......more

Goodreads review by Taylor on March 26, 2024

I finished it!!!......more

Goodreads review by Meg on April 08, 2025

They don’t want us to have libraries because libraries carry books exactly like this one......more

Goodreads review by Hilary (Melted Books) on February 22, 2024

For such a short book, it's surprisingly jam-packed with info. I loved the graphics and overall design. I recommend this as a starting point for understanding the basics of capitalism and the main reasons why it causes so much damage. It's mostly US-centered, but there are some global perspectives a......more

Goodreads review by Taleise on February 19, 2025

Wisconsin mentioned 🦅🦅......more