First published 2020
Armstrong examines thirty-five female pop stars who dominate contemporary music and culture. She analyzes performances, songs, videos, interviews, social media presence, activism, and personal lives of artists including Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, Nicki Minaj, and Rihanna. The author connects each modern performer with goddesses from ancient cultures, exploring what makes these women powerful role models. Armstrong highlights specific qualities: Beyoncé's work ethic, Nicki Minaj's direct attitude, Taylor Swift's accessibility, Pink's commitment to social justice. The book offers practical guidance for readers to channel these energies in their own lives through journal prompts and curated Power Song Lists. Forty color illustrations accompany profiles of artists spanning multiple genres and generations, from Madonna and Mariah Carey to SZA and Ariana Grande. Armstrong presents these performers as transformative figures who reshape society through creativity, passion, and determination.
Genres: feminism, non-fiction, biography-memoir, music, 21st-century, activism
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: role-models, transformative-figures
320 pages · Hardcover · Morrow Gift