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My Thoughts: Brave, Not Perfect
Title: Brave, Not Perfect Author: Reshma Saujani Page Total: 177 Summary: Reshma dives societal norms around females and their expectations to sit still and be quiet. She encourages women to be brave and take charge of their lives and dreams My Thoughts: I love this book. This book gave me the kick in the pants I needed to be an author and chase my dreams. It not only gives you the background as to why women behave the way we do, but it also gives you steps to put your desire for perfection aside and get in the driver’s seat of your life. I honestly think that this is going…
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