[Author] Amy Morin
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In sum...
#1They don't compare themselves to other people
#2They don't insist on perfection
#3Tehy don't see vulnerability as weakness
#4They don't let self-doubt stop them from reaching their goals
#5They don't overthink everything
#6They don't avoid touch challenges
#7They don't fear breaking the rules
#8They don't put others down to lift themselves up
#9They don't let others limit their potential
#10They don"t blame themselves when something goes wrong
#11They don't stay silent
#12They don't feel bad about reinventing themselves
#13They don't downplay their success
I liked how the author incorporated different research findings to back up her claims but I wasn't a fan of the vibe that radiated from her writing. Writing about (fighting for) what you consider to be a minority group is always tricky. I frequently come across writers who, despite having the best of intentions, ultimately come across as patronizing. Unfortunately, this book was one of them. She appeared generally insensitive to the fact that women of different social classes and races do not view the world through her "white,educated, and middle-class" lens.
I was really excited to read this book after reading some of the reviews but I don't think the book lived up to the hype.
