Jumia Books Love in a Fcked-Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up, and Raise Hell Together* by Dean Spade

Love in a Fcked-Up World* by Dean Spade is a bold, unapologetic manifesto for building meaningful relationships in a society shaped by inequality, alienation, and systemic violence. Known for his groundbreaking work Mutual Aid, Spade now turns his attention to the intimate and collective dimensions of love—offering a guide for navigating connection, desire, and solidarity in turbulent times.

This book is not your typical relationship manual. It’s a call to action for lovers, friends, comrades, and communities to reimagine intimacy as a site of resistance and transformation. Spade argues that in a world designed to isolate and divide us, choosing love—real, messy, liberatory love—is a radical act.

Inside, you’ll explore:

How to build relationships rooted in mutual care, consent, and accountability

Ways to challenge toxic norms around dating, sex, and gender roles

Tools for navigating conflict, trauma, and emotional labor in community

The intersection of personal relationships and political movements

How to hook up ethically and build joy in the face of despair

Spade blends personal reflection, activist insight, and practical advice, drawing from queer theory, abolitionist politics, and lived experience. His writing is raw, humorous, and deeply compassionate—inviting readers to embrace imperfection and cultivate courage in how they love and relate.

This book is ideal for:

Queer and trans readers seeking affirming relationship frameworks

Activists and organizers building collective care networks

East African changemakers exploring love as a tool for social transformation

French-speaking audiences interested in radical intimacy and emotional justice

Love in a Fcked-Up World* is a guide for anyone who wants to love bravely, build trust, and raise hell—with others, not alone.