First published 2018
Jennifer Palmieri addresses her words to a future leader who has shattered the highest glass ceiling in American politics. The former communications director for both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton crafts her message as a letter to the nation's first woman president. Palmieri argues that America lacks proper models for female presidential leadership, having only male precedents to follow. She transforms disappointment from the 2016 election results into a roadmap for reimagining women in positions of power. The author challenges readers to move beyond confusion and conflicted feelings about female authority. She constructs new frameworks for women seeking leadership roles across all sectors, from corporate environments to political arenas. Palmieri creates practical guidance for future female candidates and current women leaders. Her advice extends beyond politics to any woman determined to control her professional destiny. The book transforms electoral setbacks into motivation for graduates, emerging female leaders, and independent minds ready to reshape expectations around women's capabilities in leadership positions.
Genres: gender-studies, american, feminism, political-science, non-fiction, biography-memoir, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, non-fiction
Period: 2016 Election
179 pages · Hardcover · Grand Central Publishing