Book Review: “Leading the Way: Inspiring Words for Women on How to Live and Lead with Courage, Confidence, and Authenticity” by Marianne Schnall

“Leading the Way: Inspiring Words for Women on How to Live and Lead with Courage, Confidence, and Authenticity” by Marianne Schnall (2019)

Genre: Non-Fiction

Page Length: 240 pages (paperback edition)

Synopsis:

In Leading the Way, journalist, author, and activist Marianne Schnall shares the most insightful and thought-provoking reflections from her interviews with remarkable public figures to illuminate how every woman can rise up and become the change-enacting leader she was born to be. It also champions women who are looking to become more empowered in their professional and personal lives—providing insights on how to be willing to take risks (and make mistakes), getting clear about what success actually means, how to create new paradigms of leadership and power, and so much more.

Featuring personal anecdotes and wisdom from Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Maya Angelou, Nancy Pelosi, Amy Poehler, Anita Hill, Sheryl Sandberg, Kerry Washington, Natalie Portman, Billie Jean King, and Ana Navarro, just to name a few, the words in this book will encourage women everywhere to know their power, use their voice, and become a true agent of change—not only in their own lives, but also in the world. (description from Goodreads)

Review:

Leading The Way is a inspiring book filled with quotes from powerful women and thought-provoking interviews. Each section discusses a different issue and has quotes to match with the topic. What is most motivating about this book is that inspires women of all ages to use their power and voice to rise up in the world.

Though I normally enjoy books such as this, it fell a bit flat for me. Some of the material felt recycled (mainly the quotes) and I wanted more fresh content from the text. I think would have enjoyed it more if the book had less quotes and more infographics, interviews, and information about women in power.

Still if you like books such as this, give it a read!

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