First published 2017
Gretchen Carlson chose to abandon her successful news anchor career when she decided to challenge sexual harassment at work. The former Miss America and mother of two took an enormous personal risk when she walked away from the television set to speak publicly about workplace injustice. Her bold action sparked a global response from women who had endured similar treatment in silence. Carlson transforms from victim to advocate, becoming a spokesperson for women who previously had no voice. She shares her own journey alongside stories from thousands of women who contacted her after she went public. The book combines personal accounts with insights from legal experts and psychologists who study harassment and workplace discrimination. Carlson demonstrates how individual courage can ignite widespread social change and shows women practical ways to reclaim their professional dignity and personal power.
Genres: feminism, non-fiction, biography-memoir, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: courage, personal-power, victim-to-advocate
256 pages · Hardcover · Center Street
Content warnings: sexism, sexual-assault