My Moment

106 Women on Fighting for Themselves

By: Kristin Chenoweth, Kathy Najimy, Chely Wright, Lauren Blitzer

Narrated by: Kristin Chenoweth, Kathy Najimy, Chely Wright, Lauren Blitzer, AJ Ferraro, Ashton Grooms, Carolina Hoyos, Lanna Joffrey, Soneela Nankani, Natalie Naudus, Joy Osmanski

A collection of essays accompanied by beautiful black-and-white photography from a diverse group of women on the moment they realized they were ready to fight for themselves—including Gloria Steinem, Lena Waithe, Joanna Gaines, Brandi Carlile, Beanie Feldstein, Cynthia Erivo, and Billie Jean King, among others.

This powerful essay collection is a natural extension of the #MeToo movement, revealing the interior experience of women after they’ve inevitably been underestimated or hurt—the epiphany that the world is different than they thought it to be—and how they’ve used this knowledge to make change.

In My Moment, Gloria Steinem tells the story of how a meeting with writer Terry Southern drew blood. Carol Burnett shares how CBS discouraged her from pursuing The Carol Burnett Show, because comedy variety shows were “a man’s game.” Joanna Gaines reveals how coming to New York City as a young woman helped her embrace her Korean heritage after enduring racist bullying as a child. Author Maggie Smith details a career crossroads when her boss declined her request to work from home after the birth of her daughter, leading her to quit and never look back.

Over and over again, when told “no” these women said “yes” to themselves. This hugely inspiring, beautiful book will move people of all ages and make them feel less alone. More than the sum of its parts, My Moment is also a handbook for young women (or any woman) making their way through the world.

Read this! Like right now!

This book was amazing from start to finish. I promise you, you will find at least one story that speaks to you like you were supposed to hear it. These women... thank you!

Inspirational

I love the concept of this book and I have read multiple stories I could relate to. Thank you to all the woman to shared their story !!

unsung heroes

Woman are my favorite Super heroes and this book celebrates them. Thoroughly enjoyed the ride.

Too political !!!!

Stopped reading it when I realized it was a format for political agendas - gun control, Black lives matter, Me too movement, etc. Did not find it inspiring at all. Just because I am a woman doesn't mean I agree politically with you. Expected something more like Chicken Soup for the Soul. Found it boring and irritating.