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Hi, I have a friend who has shown interest in leftist politics, especially Communism, they often discuss these topics with me as I have a bit of knowledge about them. We discussed about Israel-Palestine, Cuba, China, october revolution etc. Good thing is they do not hold prejudices against these movements and genuinely want to learn. Is there any compiled list of resources for baby leftists that I can share with them? Thank you

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[–] cfgaussian@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Start with "When Serfs Stood Up in Tibet". It sounds counter-intuitive to start with such a late work of hers on a relatively niche topic, but you can read about the Soviet Union, Stalin, Mao, etc. elsewhere too, whereas When Serfs Stood Up is really unique in that it was the first firsthand western account of Tibet right in the immediate aftermath of its liberation, and it showcases a lot about how communists should strive to approach building a new society.