MADE Maven Special Women's Issue April 2018 | Page 47
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MADE BY ASHLEI WILLIAMS
On the heels of Women’s History Month, we are keeping the
celebrations going. Whether you’re seeking career advice, a laugh,
or a serious read, this comprehensive list is for the diverse maven
navigating the beautiful complexity of womanhood.
Lean In: Women,
Work and the Will to
Lead
BY SHERYL SANDBERG
AUTHOR: Of Jewish descent,
Sheryl Sandberg is chief op-
erating officer at Facebook
and was previously Vice
President of Global Online
Sales and Operations at
Google, chief of staff for the
U.S. Treasury Department
under President Clinton, a
management consultant
with McKinsey & Company,
and an economist with the
World Bank. Through her
storytelling and career, she
has worked to create a more
equal and resilient world.
PLOT: This book takes a look
at the facts; though women
make up 50 percent of
college graduates in the U.S.
men still hold the majority
of leadership positions in
government and industry.
Sandberg examines why
women's progress in achiev-
ing leadership roles has
stalled, giving accessible and
real-word explanations of
root causes, and compelling,
common sense solutions
that will help women women
achieve their full potential.
READER: This thematic,
self-help style of narrative is
ideal for the reader seeking
professional development
advice and tools.
We Should All Be Feminists
BY CHIMAMANDA NGOZI ADICHIE
AUTHOR: Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian
writer of novels, short
stories, and nonfiction.
Known for her compelling
social and political critiques,
she is an acclaimed modern
speaker and storyteller, as
well as a critically acclaimed
author of African literature.
PLOT: This personal essay
is adapted from a TEDx talk
from Chimamanda Ngozi
Adichie. She offers readers
a unique definition of fem-
inism for the 21st century
that is rooted in inclusion
and awareness. Drawing on
her own experiences and
understanding of sexual
politics, it is a poignant
exploration of what it means
#mademaven
to be a woman and a femi-
nist today.
READER: Centered on
experiences and lessons
earned from those
experiences, this is a story
for the reader seeking
personal exploration and
development.
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