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rosasparks's review against another edition
1.0
I’m giving this book one star not because of the topic but because of the audacity. More Than Words: Turn #MeToo into #ISaidSomething is another attempt to undermine Black women’s work in activist spaces and their accomplishments. Anderson's story could inspire aspiring women who want to work in sectors that are male-dominating except she spends too much time trying to "up one over" the #MeToo movement created by a Black woman.
Quoted from her interview, "We cannot simply move on from this. We must move forward with the knowledge we’ve gained and support each other. We must educate those who have not experienced it and those who are abusing their positions of power. We can turn #metoo into #Isaidsomething. Start a conversation today."
So she's actively trying to give the #MeToo movement a republican white woman rebrand. That's foul but underwhelming not surprising. I can imagine her book tour will equally be trash as she will use #MeToo as something that needs to be critiqued and will whitewash it with her hashtag as a less-offensive and right-wing alternative. The audacity of white women and their never ending need to step and disrespect Black women as they sprout pink pu$$y hat white feminism is the most heinous, diabolical thing I've had to witness.
Again, this book could have stood on its own without the comparison or the need to bring #MeToo into it, let alone putting it in your title to intentionally start controversy by pandering to right-wing readers.
Quoted from her interview, "We cannot simply move on from this. We must move forward with the knowledge we’ve gained and support each other. We must educate those who have not experienced it and those who are abusing their positions of power. We can turn #metoo into #Isaidsomething. Start a conversation today."
So she's actively trying to give the #MeToo movement a republican white woman rebrand. That's foul but underwhelming not surprising. I can imagine her book tour will equally be trash as she will use #MeToo as something that needs to be critiqued and will whitewash it with her hashtag as a less-offensive and right-wing alternative. The audacity of white women and their never ending need to step and disrespect Black women as they sprout pink pu$$y hat white feminism is the most heinous, diabolical thing I've had to witness.
Again, this book could have stood on its own without the comparison or the need to bring #MeToo into it, let alone putting it in your title to intentionally start controversy by pandering to right-wing readers.
pbfhpunk's review against another edition
4.0
A heavy subject matter, but a valuable resource. What I really liked about this book is that at the end of each chapter there are questions and scenarios for the reader to think through, so this book can easily be read in sections and activities worked on, which gives you time to digest such a heavy topic.
I'd recommend this book to everyone to have those discussions, to think about how they treat people and reflect on previous actions.
Kirsten's story is one that many people go through - in fact she opens the book by telling us that 81% of women and 43% of men have been sexually harassed in their lifetimes - and she shows how we can all make changes to no matter if we're the 'targeted' (not victim), the abuser or the bystander.
To say I enjoyed this book seems the wrong wording, I value this book and the messages it gives.
I'd recommend this book to everyone to have those discussions, to think about how they treat people and reflect on previous actions.
Kirsten's story is one that many people go through - in fact she opens the book by telling us that 81% of women and 43% of men have been sexually harassed in their lifetimes - and she shows how we can all make changes to no matter if we're the 'targeted' (not victim), the abuser or the bystander.
To say I enjoyed this book seems the wrong wording, I value this book and the messages it gives.
bunny_herondale's review against another edition
5.0
Huge thanks to NetGalley for lending me an advanced reader's copy of the book in exchange of a honest review. All thoughts are on my own.
This was an amazing an necessary book towards sexual harassment, how to deal with it, how to support people that are suffering and mainly, to do something about it and don't stay quiet. I encourage everyone to read this book, it makes you think and it also helps you to have more empathy towards people in toxic environments. It's a very important book that tells a true life story, everyone should read it.
This was an amazing an necessary book towards sexual harassment, how to deal with it, how to support people that are suffering and mainly, to do something about it and don't stay quiet. I encourage everyone to read this book, it makes you think and it also helps you to have more empathy towards people in toxic environments. It's a very important book that tells a true life story, everyone should read it.
rbharath's review against another edition
4.0
This is the story of Kirsten Anderson who worked as a communications specialist for the State of Iowa, and legally fought the sexual harassment she faced at work.
Kirsten had a boss who frequently made lewd remarks, gestures & jokes – many of the examples she cites are definitely disturbing. She complained about it a few times and found that no action followed. As she points out, the powerful, especially those perceived to produce results are never acted against. This, of course, is a mirage as other than the purely unacceptable environment, the human costs are also extremely high. She came to be scrutinized and criticized for her work quality after her complaints. She found herself finding ways to cope by somehow adjusting to a toxic environment for 5 years. After another complaint, she was fired from her job almost immediately. She was lucky to find a considerate attorney to argue her case which she won and received an award.
There are takeaways and scenarios at the end of each chapter to prompt introspection on how abuse can be handled. The statistics she quotes are troubling – 81% of women and 41% of men have faced abuse at work, and moreover a vast majority do not report the abuse they face. Though the writing could have been better, this is a story of bravery and is inspiring.
My rating: 4.25 / 5.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author & publisher for an electronic review copy.
Kirsten had a boss who frequently made lewd remarks, gestures & jokes – many of the examples she cites are definitely disturbing. She complained about it a few times and found that no action followed. As she points out, the powerful, especially those perceived to produce results are never acted against. This, of course, is a mirage as other than the purely unacceptable environment, the human costs are also extremely high. She came to be scrutinized and criticized for her work quality after her complaints. She found herself finding ways to cope by somehow adjusting to a toxic environment for 5 years. After another complaint, she was fired from her job almost immediately. She was lucky to find a considerate attorney to argue her case which she won and received an award.
There are takeaways and scenarios at the end of each chapter to prompt introspection on how abuse can be handled. The statistics she quotes are troubling – 81% of women and 41% of men have faced abuse at work, and moreover a vast majority do not report the abuse they face. Though the writing could have been better, this is a story of bravery and is inspiring.
My rating: 4.25 / 5.
Thanks to Netgalley, the author & publisher for an electronic review copy.
vendija_'s review
informative
medium-paced
1.25
It's hard to rate this book, because I didn't conect with it (and for my sake that's a good thing). But just because it wasn't helpful to me, doesn't mean that it won't be helpful to someone else who is in that kind of situation.
Kirsten Anderson very smoothly goes through the story telling how she dealth with the situation that accoured at her workplace. Not hiding her own actions, like telling jokes that went too far, just to try to fit in. She tells about steps she took before going to the court, how this experience not only changed and affected her, but also her husband and everyone close to her.
My favourite part in the book followed after each chapter with a few simple questions, that made you stop for a while and think "What would I do?" "How would I react?" etc.
And if we think about it, men should be the one's reading this book, so no one would have to go through this.
Kirsten Anderson very smoothly goes through the story telling how she dealth with the situation that accoured at her workplace. Not hiding her own actions, like telling jokes that went too far, just to try to fit in. She tells about steps she took before going to the court, how this experience not only changed and affected her, but also her husband and everyone close to her.
My favourite part in the book followed after each chapter with a few simple questions, that made you stop for a while and think "What would I do?" "How would I react?" etc.
And if we think about it, men should be the one's reading this book, so no one would have to go through this.
evamadera1's review
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
3.0
A large part of my disappointment in this book, while still a good book, came from mismatched expectations. I went into this book expecting a memoir of her experiences and while that forms about 40% of this book, the remainder does not fit those expectations. Instead, the remainder of the book, a good 60% falls more into the category of self-help. I suppose that more careful attention to the title and synopsis from me prior to reading the book would have helped me hedge my expectations. However, after reading the synopsis subsequent to reading the book, only my knowledge of the contents of the book would have prepared me for what I actually received in this book.
I think that this story needs to be shared and that people need this help and these tools. However, I think that the marketing needs some adjustment so that the main focus of the book can reach more readers.
I think that this story needs to be shared and that people need this help and these tools. However, I think that the marketing needs some adjustment so that the main focus of the book can reach more readers.
laurxndxx's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley, Kirsten Anderson and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for an honest review.
More Than Words is a powerful account of sexual harassment in the workplace. It's an immense issue that needs to be talked about more, and I think this book is the perfect way to do so. I loved how educational it was. I learnt a lot, and I'm sure a lot of others will. I'm glad books like this exist.
More Than Words is a powerful account of sexual harassment in the workplace. It's an immense issue that needs to be talked about more, and I think this book is the perfect way to do so. I loved how educational it was. I learnt a lot, and I'm sure a lot of others will. I'm glad books like this exist.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
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