Get Home Safe

”[A] valuable debut guide to women’s self-defense…This empowers and informs.“–Publishers Weekly (starred)“In this empowering guide…Rana Abdelhamid not only provides information on how to protect yourself in the event of an attack, but also shares her broader framework for physical, political, economic and emotional safety.”–Ms. Magazine“A devastating set of truths sandwiched between layers of excellent advice, in Get Home Safe, Rana Abdelhamid weaves together a guide for those who have never experienced violence, those facing it currently, and those coming through the other side. It is a necessary and timely addition to the self-help and feminist canon.”–Mikki Kendall, author of Hood Feminism“In Get Home Safe, Rana Abdelhamid offers more than a guide to self-defense; she delivers a heartfelt manifesto for navigating uncertain times with courage, grace, and a deep sense of community. This book is a beautiful offering that equips you with practical tools while also serving as a recipe for resilience in a world defined by uncertainty.” –Silvia Vasquez Lavado, author of In the Shadow of the Mountain“This book is about so much more than physical self-defense. It’s about defenses for the whole self–psychological and emotional defenses to prepare women for a patriarchal world that normalizes violence. This book is much more profound than what I expected, and 100% the book we need.”–Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez, author of Tías and Primas and For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts“With this book, Rana Abdelhamid has given us mujeres a glorious, one-of-a-kind blueprint on how to gather with one another and reclaim the power that is buried in our bodies, hearts, and minds. Get Home Safe is activist storytelling at its best: personal narratives grounded in political life with clear guidance on how to transform our day-to-day lives and our communities. It is the book I wish I’d had when I was fifteen. I’m so thankful it is here now.” –Daisy Hernández, author of Citizenship and co-editor of Colonize This!“Reading Get Home Safe is like sitting down with your best friend who also happens to be a renowned organizer and black belt. A rallying cry and a roadmap for a safer and more just future, it is the book we need more urgently than ever.”–US Representative Rashida Tlaib

Rana Abdelhamid is the founder and executive director of Malikah, a non-profit organization dedicated to building safety and power for marginalized communities through self-defense education, financial literacy, and mental health resources. As a community organizer and social entrepreneur, her work centers on addressing issues of violence and discrimination faced by underserved communities. Her passion for social impact was sparked by her experiences as a survivor of a hate-based attack and as a child of immigrants growing up as a Muslim woman in New York City.

Abdelhamid served as the youngest board member of Amnesty International USA for six years. In 2022, she ran for U.S. Congress to represent her home district, mobilizing thousands of people around issues of housing and healthcare access. Her work is widely recognized, with accolades including the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, a NYC Council Proclamation, and the Truman Scholarship. She has been featured in outlets such as CNN, NBC News, and Teen Vogue. Rana holds a BA in political science and economics from Middlebury College and a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard Kennedy School.

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