First published 2018
Sheila Nevins spent over three decades as President of HBO Documentary Films, creating the modern documentary renaissance. Now she steps in front of the camera to deliver unfiltered advice about navigating life as a woman. Nevins tackles the realities of working in male-dominated industries, juggling motherhood with career ambitions, and aging in a culture obsessed with youth. She examines the complexities of long marriages, defines what feminism actually means in practice, and reassures readers that adult children who ignore phone calls are perfectly normal. With the candor of a trusted friend and the wisdom of someone who has survived decades in Hollywood, Nevins offers herself as the confidante, mentor, and sister women never knew they needed. Her stories about relationships will provoke both laughter and tears, while her professional insights help readers navigate uneven workplace dynamics.
Genres: feminism, memoir, non-fiction
Vibes: candid, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: mentor-mentee, personal-growth
Setting: Hollywood
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
14 pages · Kindle Edition · Flatiron Books