cant abide this kind of writing, and theres so much of it these days in
the realm of global development.
Lots of truisms, lists of other peoples accomplishments, plenty of coulds and shoulds, but offering no real solutions, The whole thing could be summarized as “women ought to have equal access and opportunity, ” Yeah, no sh!t. Tell me something I dont know, Poet Muriel Rukeyser once said, “The universe is made up of stories, not atoms, ” I had this quote in mind the entire time I was reading Girl Power in the Age of Millennials, and every moment since completing it.
I love this quote because it speaks to the interconnectedness of the intellectual, the emotional, the social, and the spiritual just as Girl Power in the Age of Millennials does.
This book, a collection of Christine Horanskys stories and reflections, is evidence of the above quotes truth,
I feel that the best books are the ones that transform you while and after you read them, and Girl Power in the Age of Millennials certainly did that for me.
This book made me challenge my preconceived perceptions of my generation, and inspired me in ways that I didnt think were possible.
Through her relatable and genuine prose, Christine Horansky reminds us of the power that stories and writing have to bring people together, and to bring about social change.
As Horansky herself says in the book, “Change the story, change the world, ” Sharing our stories is an empowering process that opens doors to countless possibilities, Relatedly, this book is a reminder to scholars and activists of the necessity of bringing ones full self into ones work.
I felt so connected to Christine Horansky the whole time I was reading this book, and I am proud of her for having the courage to bring her full self into her work.
I would recommend this beautiful piece of work to everyone millennials and nonmillennials alike, Young women are not just changing the world, They are changing public perception of what leadership looks like in thest century, In this collection of essays, Huffington Post blogger Christine Horansky explores what it means to be a young woman living at the frontier of a brave new age.
She writes from a Millennial perspective on international development, education policy, and the global advancement of women and girls.
With expert insight and moving personal narrative, she chronicles a rising generation that together is writing a new chapter in history, from the classroom to the media to the halls of power.
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