| Title | : | Brave, Not Perfect |
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| ISBN | : | 0008249563 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780008249564 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 |
| Publication | : | Published November 19, 2020 |
Everything from this past election cycle to Beyoncé’s feminist anthem speaks to this problem: women are expected to be “flawless.”
Reshma Saujani, the daughter of immigrant parents, was no different. She worked her way to top grades, stellar schools and blue chip firms only to realize that the path to perfect was making her miserable. So, she did something brave and risky. She quit her fancy job and became the first Indian-American woman to run for Congress.
Fortunately, she failed epically.
It was that failure that set Reshma on a journey filled with setbacks, but ultimately, immense rewards. In 2012, she founded the non-profit Girls Who Code, with the goal of teaching 1 million girls to code by 2020 and closing the gender gap in technology. While working closely with young girls and meeting inspiring women through her widening network, she came to understand that there is a fundamental difference between how our culture socializes girls and boys. Namely, boys are taught to be brave – to take risks, speak up, play rough and fall down trying – while girls learn that the road to achievement is paved with diligence and caution. Some may argue that inherent biological traits encode this difference, but the truth is that the directive comes from the outside in.
In 2016, Reshma’s TED talk “Teach girls bravery, not perfection” struck a chord around the world, with over 3 million views. Her book, BRAVE, NOT PERFECT, will be a manifesto that enables women to see the roots of this problem and rewire themselves – and future generations of women – for bravery.
Brave, Not Perfect Reviews
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bought this in an effort to actually use my work professional development allowance & while it is easy to digest & well-intentioned, it lacks a lot of nuance and contains mainly girlboss millennial/pro-capitalist takes which are just a little lukewarm for when it was published
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Absolutely incredible-- a book I needed to read to help uproot all the thinking I have had so far in my life. My copy has highlighter on most pages so I can come back to all the wisdom Reshma shares. 1000/10 recommend to all women in any stage of life
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Everyone should read this book. Maybe you are a woman battling with why you don't feel happy despite all that you have going for you? Maybe you are conflicted with taking risks? A perfectionist? Maybe you have a child like this? Regardless, this book will benefit you. Loved it.
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If you’re thinking to do something when it’s perfect, read this book. It’s better to be brave even our comfort zone says the opposite. Loved every page!
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Highly recommend this book for women of all ages.
