A collection of essays accompanied by beautiful black-and-white
photography from a diverse group of women on the moment they realized
they were ready to fight for themselves--including Gloria Steinem, Lena
Waithe, Joanna Gaines, Brandi Carlile, Beanie Feldstein, Cynthia
Erivo, and Billie Jean King, among others.
This powerful essay collection is a natural extension of the #MeToo
movement, revealing the interior experience of women after they've
inevitably been underestimated or hurt--the epiphany that the world is
different than they thought it to be--and how they've used this
knowledge to make change.
In My Moment, Gloria Steinem tells the story of how a meeting with
writer Terry Southern drew blood. Carol Burnett shares how CBS
discouraged her from pursuing The Carol Burnett Show, because comedy
variety shows were "a man's game." Joanna Gaines reveals how coming to
New York City as a young woman helped her embrace her Korean heritage
after enduring racist bullying as a child. Author Maggie Smith details a
career crossroads when her boss declined her request to work from home
after the birth of her daughter, leading her to quit and never look
back.
Over and over again, when told "no" these women said "yes" to
themselves. This hugely inspiring, beautiful book will move people of
all ages and make them feel less alone. More than the sum of its parts,
My Moment is also a handbook for young women (or any woman) making
their way through the world.
