jessica: As a woman who is passionate to change the financial industry for women, this book opened up so many new ideas. I’m grateful to have read this book and take these stories and steps to our firm!
United States on Feb 15, 2023
Xena: I didn’t know who Elizabeth Lesser was before this book, but surely appreciate her survey of the many complexities associated with a woman’s second class place in this world. It had a memoir feel to much of her prose, it was academic at times, but self-serving and preachy at other times. I sensed it was therapy for her. If it weren’t for a book club assignment, I doubt I would have even finished this book - not because it isn’t worthy, but because I wasn’t looking for a self-help book on how to be a woman confident enough to take up space in this world.
United States on Aug 08, 2022
C Spearman: A perfect book for our times. I would recommend this thoughtful, powerful and essential book for everyone to help make sense of the imbalance in our world with men and women.
Canada on Jun 20, 2022
Jools: Well written, interesting, informative and entertaining. A view on feminism that isn’t bitter or resentful, but more about being the best we can be and not about putting down men. Made me think about how I have subscribed to the patriarchy! And hopefully helped me to find my voice.
United Kingdom on Oct 02, 2021
Vacy J. Vlazna: Bravo to Elizabeth Lesser - It's time that the patriarchal curse is lifted - Cassandra Speaks is a gold mine with a rich seam of insights, understandings, wisdom and healing ideas. Lesser's research and astuteness is impressive and her style is wonderfully readable and invaluably instructive. A must MUST read for all women. Deserves 10 stars.
Australia on Feb 25, 2021
Andrea Diblik Villaseñor: Lo que deberíamos estar leyendo en la escuela. En un libro profundo y escrito de manera bella que hago sobre las historias que nos cintaron sobre las mujeres y cómo están en nuestro psique lo sepamos o no y lo mejor es que te da herramientas para liberarte de los estigmas y crear un nuevo final para Cassandra !
Mexico on Feb 03, 2021
lillian: Es un libro maravilloso que deberíamos leer todos y todas. La manera en que Elizabrth escribe te lleva de la mano a profundidades insospechadas y a la vez del día a día. Estoy feliz leyendo y releyendo el libro. GRACIAS
Spain on Jan 13, 2021
lila: I am finding Cassandra Speaks inspiring, insightful and a healthy read. I like how Elizabeth reaches back to the earliest teachings and how she questioned some of this in her youth and had the wisdom to keep researching and asking questions as she continue to explore who we are as women. I think the concept of hearing the story from a women's view is brilliant and much needed. So, many of the interpretations really put women down and dismiss us a human beings and this has continued to determine how we are now. Some of the story is not new for us but E.L brings our story to a very accessible platform and I think it will help us all to unload the historical baggage and to continue the quest for who we really are and what is our role, in the world and to ourselves and how we participate, what we are responsible for and how not to blame but unlearn the old and keeping on striving.
United States on Oct 08, 2020
LbomsLboms: I have long since loved Elizabeth Lesser’s writing and her humble, kind, relatable, and authentic voice. This book is no exception. Elizabeth shows us what it means to be human, to mess up, and to learn, heal, and grow from our foibles.
Her soft front and strong back approach is the touchstone of her work and life. And it feels to me like exactly the kind of leadership we are in desperate need of right now.
She presents us with stories we have known no matter what religion we are or where we grew up and how and how the stories we hear repeatedly need to be questioned and rewritten to include us all. It is nothing new that diverse voices and perspectives are imperative to understanding who we are at the deepest level. And we need this kind of inclusion and acknowledgement of how damaging these stories can be in order to move forward. These common myths are not only harmful to men as well as women.
We experience what it feels like to tell a different story and how by intentionally choosing the words we use and by including aspects like sensitivity, compassion, emotional intelligence, self-reflection, contemplation, and effective communication will serve to...
United States on Sep 30, 2020
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| Total Reviews | 48 reviews | 61 reviews | 91 reviews |
| Feminist Theory (Books) | Feminist Theory | ||
| Language | English | English | English |
| ISBN-10 | 0062887181 | 0525619771 | 0060936223 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #387 in Feminist Theory #639 in Literary Criticism & Theory#12,503 in Literary Fiction | #709 in Literary Criticism & Theory#816 in Essays #13,515 in Literary Fiction | #4 in Artist & Architect Biographies#51 in Women's Biographies#249 in Memoirs |
| Literary Fiction (Books) | Literary Fiction | Literary Fiction | |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.01 x 8.25 inches | 5.7 x 0.9 x 7.53 inches | 0.9 x 5.4 x 8.2 inches |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7/5 stars of 915 ratings | 4.7/5 stars of 2,533 ratings | 4.5/5 stars of 9,531 ratings |
| Publisher | Harper | Ballantine Books; Illustrated edition | Ecco; Reprint edition |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062887184 | 978-0525619772 | 978-0060936228 |
| Hardcover | 304 pages | 272 pages | |
| Literary Criticism & Theory | Literary Criticism & Theory | Literary Criticism & Theory | |
| Item Weight | 13.1 ounces | 12.8 ounces | 12.8 ounces |
United States on Oct 22, 2023