We Should All Be Feminists: A Guided Journal

Informationen zum Autor CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE grew up in Nigeria. Her work has been translated into more than fifty-five languages. She is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus, which won the Commonwealth Writers' Prize; Half of a Yellow Sun, which was the recipient of the Women's Prize for Fiction Best of the Best award; Americanah, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award; the story collection The Thing Around Your Neck and the essays We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions . Her most recent work is an essay about losing her father, Notes on Grief, and Mama's Sleeping Scarf, a children's book written as Nwa Grace-James. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, she divides her time between the United States and Nigeria. Klappentext From the best-selling author and global feminist icon--an illustrated journal containing her most powerful and inspiring quotes, as well as an introductory essay written exclusively for this publication Her award-winning novels, including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah; her stirring calls to arms We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele; her collaboration with Beyoncé; sharing the stage with Michelle Obama--each of these accomplishments has contributed to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie becoming one of the most empowering and iconic feminist figures of our time. Now, in this beautiful journal, her most inspirational words encourage you to find your own voice, to define what feminism means to you, and to tell your own story. As Chimamanda says, "It's not your job to be likable. It's your job to be yourself." Zusammenfassung Based on the popular TEDx talk and the New York Times best-selling book, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's guided journal contains her most inspiring quotes, writing prompts, and an exclusive introductory essay. This beautifully illustrated hardcover journal is destined to empower and challenge, and help readers discover their own feminist journeys. Feminism for me has been about unlearning and learning. About daringto want, to take, to be. About choosing to live with the belief that I fully matter. It is a process, a lifelong journey. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Now, in this beautiful journal, Adichie's most inspirational words encourage you to find your own voice, to reflect on what feminism means to you, and to tell your own story. Featuring: A series of guided writing prompts Powerful and inspiring quotes Important events in the history of feminism Gorgeous illustrations Her award-winning novels, including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah ; her stirring calls to arms We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele ; her collaboration with Beyoncé; sharing the stage with Michelle Obamaeach of these accomplishments has contributed to best-selling author and global feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie becoming one of the most important feminist figures of our time. We Should All Be Feminists: A Guided Journal promises to give readers the tools to both understand feminism and help them succeed at becoming better, more confident writers and communicators. The perfect gift for everyoneincluding yourself!...

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CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE grew up in Nigeria. Her work has been translated into more than fifty-five languages. She is the author of the novels Purple Hibiscus, which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize; Half of a Yellow Sun, which was the recipient of the Women’s Prize for Fiction “Best of the Best” award; Americanah, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award; the story collection The Thing Around Your Neck and the essays We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions. Her most recent work is an essay about losing her father, Notes on Grief, and Mama’s Sleeping Scarf, a children’s book written as Nwa Grace-James. A recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, she divides her time between the United States and Nigeria.

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From the best-selling author and global feminist icon--an illustrated journal containing her most powerful and inspiring quotes, as well as an introductory essay written exclusively for this publication

Her award-winning novels, including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah; her stirring calls to arms We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele; her collaboration with Beyoncé; sharing the stage with Michelle Obama--each of these accomplishments has contributed to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie becoming one of the most empowering and iconic feminist figures of our time. Now, in this beautiful journal, her most inspirational words encourage you to find your own voice, to define what feminism means to you, and to tell your own story. As Chimamanda says, "It's not your job to be likable. It's your job to be yourself."

Zusammenfassung
Based on the popular TEDx talk and the New York Times best-selling book, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s guided journal contains her most inspiring quotes, writing prompts, and an exclusive introductory essay. This beautifully illustrated hardcover journal is destined to empower and challenge, and help readers discover their own feminist journeys.

“Feminism for me has been about unlearning and learning. About daring—to want, to take, to be. About choosing to live with the belief that I fully matter. It is a process, a lifelong journey.” —Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Now, in this beautiful journal, Adichie’s most inspirational words encourage you to find your own voice, to reflect on what feminism means to you, and to tell your own story. Featuring:

A series of guided writing promptsPowerful and inspiring quotesImportant events in the history of feminism Gorgeous illustrations
Her award-winning novels, including Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah; her stirring calls to arms We Should All Be Feminists and Dear Ijeawele; her collaboration with Beyoncé; sharing the stage with Michelle Obama—each of these accomplishments has contributed to best-selling author and global feminist icon Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie becoming one of the most important feminist figures of our time. We Should All Be Feminists: A Guided Journal promises to give readers the tools to both understand feminism and help them succeed at becoming better, more confident writers and communicators. The perfect gift for everyone—including yourself!