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Inspiring read!
True, there are some parts where Sheryl wrote things that are inapplicable for women in different situation (for example, women living in developing countries). But I applaud her honesty when she made disclaimer in those parts about her privilege and fortunate background. I appreciate her willingness to admit the issues and not just ignore it, like what happened in most self-help books or memoirs.
This book is not trying to preach, but to encourage, and I can feel the difference c ...more
True, there are some parts where Sheryl wrote things that are inapplicable for women in different situation (for example, women living in developing countries). But I applaud her honesty when she made disclaimer in those parts about her privilege and fortunate background. I appreciate her willingness to admit the issues and not just ignore it, like what happened in most self-help books or memoirs.
This book is not trying to preach, but to encourage, and I can feel the difference c ...more
Sheryl is a feisty lady. I listened to this book on CD and i really enjoyed it. The author is an accomplished career-woman who is smart and real and hard-working. She talks of many things as a working mom/female in male-dominated workplace: trying to have-it-all, being a working mom, sexism, taking your place at the work table. I really liked what she had to say and I really agree with a lot of what she has to say. Here are my favorite tidbits:
1. the generation before us fought for women's choic ...more
1. the generation before us fought for women's choic ...more
Feb 09, 2019
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There’s some interesting stuff here. Sandberg’s main purpose is to point out ways we women inadvertently hold ourselves back, and I’ve noticed myself doing some of the things she mentions myself. She suggests that you embrace the challenges that excite you, and only worry about your future when it comes. She also spends a good chunk of the book emphasizing that we women need to stop judging other women for their life choices...things like the “mommy wars” are projections of guilt that are hurtin
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Some good points that made me rethink how I will take action in the future. My fave idea was a group of women meeting to discuss business solutions and her accomplishments for the others to brag on her behalf since it's difficult to brag about yourself.
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There is nothing super groundbreaking in this book, but I found it full of important and practical advice for any woman wanting to be serious about her career. Just a good reminder of the need to still fight against a lot of structural inequalities facing women at work.
I've been reading a lot of nonfiction lately and I think I'm getting into more of a fiction mood so I'll have to go back to this another time.
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