Everybody

In her compelling sixth book, Olivia Laing explores the intricate relationship between the body and freedom by delving into the life of renegade psychoanalyst Wilhelm Reich. Through her own experiences and a journey from Weimar Berlin to McCarthy-era America, Laing examines pivotal figures like Nina Simone and Malcolm X while tackling themes of gay rights, sexual liberation, feminism, and civil rights. Despite the ongoing struggles for bodily autonomy, "Everybody" celebrates the enduring power of ordinary human bodies to resist oppression and influence change in a rapidly evolving world.