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Women Who Win: Celebrating courage, conviction and change
Journalist and human rights advocate Antoinette Lattouf takes us on a gripping journey through women who defied expectations and shattered cultural and legal barriers - usually while being cast aside and asked to calm down.
In these pages you'll
- Australia's first female law graduate
- First Nations leaders who resisted colonisation
- Pioneers in sport and science
- The women behind the first sex discrimination class action
- Those fighting against climate destruction.
Some names you'll recognise, others you'll wish you'd known sooner.
Threaded throughout is Lattouf's landmark victory - one woman, armed with ethical resolve, taking on Australia's most powerful media institution. In doing so, she sparked a global conversation on power, prejudice and the price of integrity in the press.
Women Who Win is a fierce, unflinching celebration of grit, guts and glorious defiance. These women didn't just show up - they came to rewrite the rules and never asked for permission.
Less history lesson, more history's mic drop - and now the stage is yours.
Armed with the legacies of those who came before us, what fight will you take on? What victories are within your reach today?
In these pages you'll
- Australia's first female law graduate
- First Nations leaders who resisted colonisation
- Pioneers in sport and science
- The women behind the first sex discrimination class action
- Those fighting against climate destruction.
Some names you'll recognise, others you'll wish you'd known sooner.
Threaded throughout is Lattouf's landmark victory - one woman, armed with ethical resolve, taking on Australia's most powerful media institution. In doing so, she sparked a global conversation on power, prejudice and the price of integrity in the press.
Women Who Win is a fierce, unflinching celebration of grit, guts and glorious defiance. These women didn't just show up - they came to rewrite the rules and never asked for permission.
Less history lesson, more history's mic drop - and now the stage is yours.
Armed with the legacies of those who came before us, what fight will you take on? What victories are within your reach today?
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May 19, 2026
!! We hold this truth to be self-evident, that the persistent vilification of a woman by the Murdoch media means we have a lot to learn from what she has to say !!
Antoinette Lattouf tells of Vida Jane Goldstein, an Australian suffragist and social reformer, who was subject to the vitriol of the media in the first half of the 20th century, including for her opposition to World War 1. As now, the media wasn’t “debating her on policy [rather] being punished and painted as obscene for having the audacity to speak against the war as a woman … calling her ‘angry’ and ‘shrill’ and dissecting her clothing, her voice and her mannerisms, piling on to her in print”. Though like many women Lattouf discusses, the state and society may come to recognise their contribution to our public conversations, and in this case in 1984, the Division of Goldstein, a federal electorate in Melbourne was named after her.
One step forward, two steps back.
How do I review this superbly written and powerful book. Easy. I defer to Adriano D. who, like me, read the book as a “white” man (he middle-aged, me age 74), a “position that matters to name, because it shaped how this book moved through [us] — anger, grief, awe, and an uneasy reckoning with how much [we] have been allowed to take for granted.” (see link to the review at end).
And at age 74:
◾I am still learning, forever emerging from the bubble I was brought up in, helped by books like this one.
◾I am in awe of the young women mentioned by Lattouf, beacons for our future. Given the context of Lattouf’s court case that she so skilfully weaves through the stories she tells, I will mention one, Amal Naser, a third-generation Palestinian refugee and an organiser with the Palestine Action Group, responsible for the August 3, 2025 ‘March for Humanity’ across Sydney Harbour Bridge, estimated to include 300,000 people. As a former lawyer, I am gobsmacked how, in Lattouf’s words, Naser “turns grief into legal briefs and rallies into court rulings.”
◾I have been able to follow the career of Ita Buttrose, the ABC Chair at the time of Lattouf’s unlawful termination and a key witness in the court case. I remember Buttrose as a trailblazing feminist, though perhaps properly described by the critique that in her era, feminism was advocated by white, university-educated, middle-class women for white, university educated, middle-class women. And similarly for allies such as me. This understanding goes to how challenging it is to break down the power structures that Lattouf describes in her book, a book that people like me need to read with an ‘open mindset’, with a thirst for learning.
There is so much more I could write. Yet really all I need say is thank you Antoinette Lattouf for your courage and your contribution to our public conversations mindful, in the words of Francesca Albanese, “how culture sustains power, and how resistance begins by questioning the stories power tells”.
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Here is a link to Adriano D."s review https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adrian...
Antoinette Lattouf tells of Vida Jane Goldstein, an Australian suffragist and social reformer, who was subject to the vitriol of the media in the first half of the 20th century, including for her opposition to World War 1. As now, the media wasn’t “debating her on policy [rather] being punished and painted as obscene for having the audacity to speak against the war as a woman … calling her ‘angry’ and ‘shrill’ and dissecting her clothing, her voice and her mannerisms, piling on to her in print”. Though like many women Lattouf discusses, the state and society may come to recognise their contribution to our public conversations, and in this case in 1984, the Division of Goldstein, a federal electorate in Melbourne was named after her.
One step forward, two steps back.
How do I review this superbly written and powerful book. Easy. I defer to Adriano D. who, like me, read the book as a “white” man (he middle-aged, me age 74), a “position that matters to name, because it shaped how this book moved through [us] — anger, grief, awe, and an uneasy reckoning with how much [we] have been allowed to take for granted.” (see link to the review at end).
And at age 74:
◾I am still learning, forever emerging from the bubble I was brought up in, helped by books like this one.
◾I am in awe of the young women mentioned by Lattouf, beacons for our future. Given the context of Lattouf’s court case that she so skilfully weaves through the stories she tells, I will mention one, Amal Naser, a third-generation Palestinian refugee and an organiser with the Palestine Action Group, responsible for the August 3, 2025 ‘March for Humanity’ across Sydney Harbour Bridge, estimated to include 300,000 people. As a former lawyer, I am gobsmacked how, in Lattouf’s words, Naser “turns grief into legal briefs and rallies into court rulings.”
◾I have been able to follow the career of Ita Buttrose, the ABC Chair at the time of Lattouf’s unlawful termination and a key witness in the court case. I remember Buttrose as a trailblazing feminist, though perhaps properly described by the critique that in her era, feminism was advocated by white, university-educated, middle-class women for white, university educated, middle-class women. And similarly for allies such as me. This understanding goes to how challenging it is to break down the power structures that Lattouf describes in her book, a book that people like me need to read with an ‘open mindset’, with a thirst for learning.
There is so much more I could write. Yet really all I need say is thank you Antoinette Lattouf for your courage and your contribution to our public conversations mindful, in the words of Francesca Albanese, “how culture sustains power, and how resistance begins by questioning the stories power tells”.
***
Here is a link to Adriano D."s review https://www.linkedin.com/posts/adrian...
June 10, 2026
3.5 stars. A fun and inspiring read.
September 1, 2026
Stories from a diverse range of Australian women who never gave up and kept fighting until their cases /causes were taken seriously. Some were heart breaking, others lighter hearted. What came through strongly was how these women were seen as the problem makers when they were either fighting for justice for themselves or others.
Very motivational and I highly recommend!
Very motivational and I highly recommend!
June 17, 2026
In Women Who Win, Antoinette Lattouf masterfully weaves the historical profiles of trailblazing Australian women who shattered legal, political, and cultural barriers with her own modern, high-stakes legal battle against the ABC. By examining the lives of activists, First Nations leaders, and pioneers through a deeply personal lens, Lattouf moves beyond traditional feminist triumphs to confront the steep, often isolating costs of speaking out against systemic injustice. The most significant takeaway of the book is that true progress is never passive or comfortable; rather, collective change relies on a continuous, cross-generational pipeline of individual defiance, where historical resistance serves as an essential blueprint—and a vital source of courage—for modern battles against institutional power.
May 3, 2026
Ahead of a long weekend on Friday afternoon, I was reading my emails and saw this book mentioned in the Penguin Australia newsletter. Lo and behold, it was available at my local library the next day and now here I am on Sunday having just finished this amazing book.
How funny that appears right when my 11 year old is doing a presentation on women’s rights for his assessment item (he chose women’s rights out of many options 😊. Now I’m going to have to buy this book or maybe ask for it for Mother’s Day next weekend 🤣
“Progress often walks while patriarchy sprints.”
This book goes through the author’s own trial with the ABC which I wasn’t aware of and weaves it through other Australia women’s stories throughout history. There are so many interesting and inspiring chapters. It will definitely need a re-read.
Did you know breaststroke was best choice for women when they started swimming publicly because it was modest?
Or that defamation cases are the biggest in Australia out of any county in the world by a huge percentage.
“Power isn’t gifted it’s constructed brick by brick.”
“Agency isn’t handed down by royal decree. It’s seized.”
Or that most abuse starts online and then spreads elsewhere. There was an example of a public figure being harassed online and the man said he knew where her primary aged daughter went to school and was going to rape her. Turns out it was a police officer and the investigating officers tried to convince her to drop charges.
“We’re not just Criminalising protests were suppressing dissent.” I have seen this more and more in the news lately that Australia has become a pretty harsh police state when it comes to to protestors and Australia leads the world in arresting protestors (climate and environmental mainly.
Those Quaker grannies sound amazing and I will need to read more about them.
But did you know that the military doesn’t count emissions in reporting for environmental concerns??! That’s insane. Look at all the training, drills and WAR worldwide and it doesn’t count??
How funny that appears right when my 11 year old is doing a presentation on women’s rights for his assessment item (he chose women’s rights out of many options 😊. Now I’m going to have to buy this book or maybe ask for it for Mother’s Day next weekend 🤣
“Progress often walks while patriarchy sprints.”
This book goes through the author’s own trial with the ABC which I wasn’t aware of and weaves it through other Australia women’s stories throughout history. There are so many interesting and inspiring chapters. It will definitely need a re-read.
Did you know breaststroke was best choice for women when they started swimming publicly because it was modest?
Or that defamation cases are the biggest in Australia out of any county in the world by a huge percentage.
“Power isn’t gifted it’s constructed brick by brick.”
“Agency isn’t handed down by royal decree. It’s seized.”
Or that most abuse starts online and then spreads elsewhere. There was an example of a public figure being harassed online and the man said he knew where her primary aged daughter went to school and was going to rape her. Turns out it was a police officer and the investigating officers tried to convince her to drop charges.
“We’re not just Criminalising protests were suppressing dissent.” I have seen this more and more in the news lately that Australia has become a pretty harsh police state when it comes to to protestors and Australia leads the world in arresting protestors (climate and environmental mainly.
Those Quaker grannies sound amazing and I will need to read more about them.
But did you know that the military doesn’t count emissions in reporting for environmental concerns??! That’s insane. Look at all the training, drills and WAR worldwide and it doesn’t count??
June 1, 2026
Adored this - such an inspiring and generous way of telling one’s story by uplifting the under recognised stories of other winning women
June 27, 2026
I don’t say this lightly, but I’m fairly sure this was written by AI and I’m actually shocked this got past the editors. Like there was excessive use of triads, overuse of colons and em dash, ‘slow and deliberate’, lame forced sass, and e.g some of the phrasing picked at random: ‘the grenade comes not in the form of a profanity but as a perfectly polite observation - one that lands even more powerfully’, or ‘No medals, no drama - just a squirt for anyone with skin and a far less controversial definition of success’, or ‘this was a quiet reclaiming of joy,’ or ‘Buttrose laughs. Not a chuckle - but a full bright note, sharp enough to cut glass. Off key but confident.’ It was actually painful to read at some points.
It’s a shame because I am impressed with Lattouf and was looking forward to this book and reading about the women in it, but unfortunately it was a real let down!
It’s a shame because I am impressed with Lattouf and was looking forward to this book and reading about the women in it, but unfortunately it was a real let down!
September 2, 2026
Forgot to rate this when I finished it, but a must read for all women! Super inspiring and educational, I learnt a lot about the history of women not accepting the status quo in Australia, and how they found the courage to continue to persevere in the face of adversity, where they were not recognised in many instances until well after their death.
August 2, 2026
Incredible. Wanted to cry so many times
July 11, 2026
SO SO GOOD. Buy it. Borrow it. Read it. Pass it on. All hail to Antoinette Lattouf.
July 10, 2026
4.5 ✨
Every woman featured was so inspiring!! I found myself feeling such a mix of emotions while reading - anger, sadness, hope and admiration.
It’s hard not to be shocked by how much women have had to put up with and how many battles they had to fight just to create the opportunities and rights we have today. At the same time, it was incredibly uplifting to read about their strength, courage and determination.
A powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much further there is still to go. I think every woman should read this book.
Every woman featured was so inspiring!! I found myself feeling such a mix of emotions while reading - anger, sadness, hope and admiration.
It’s hard not to be shocked by how much women have had to put up with and how many battles they had to fight just to create the opportunities and rights we have today. At the same time, it was incredibly uplifting to read about their strength, courage and determination.
A powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and how much further there is still to go. I think every woman should read this book.
July 18, 2026
Several years ago this book would have speared me through the heart like a flaming arrow and lit me up like a Christmas tree. Instead it merely interests me with its powerful women, powerful convictions, staggering stories and the serious need for ongoing change. Now I am older and wiser (of the Germaine Greer generation) I can see that our male dominated society is never truly going to change for the better. Remember that ‘Make love not war.’ slogan? Antoinette Lattouf is fired up way beyond slogans. Her input is strong, the message is quite clear. Follow up is essential. There are probably some good guys out there if I look hard enough but do I have the inclination? Hopefully bit by bit women will equal the balance in centuries to come but today I found this powerfully eloquent book depressing in the fact that I have read similar exposé styles and discovered that nothing truly alters the unpardonably unbalanced status quo. Lattouf’s Chapter 7 Page 191 ‘Slander Slam Dunks’ is particularly enraging and almost a form of courtroom gladiator sport. While there are inspirational examples, there is a perpetual disparity which most women live with throughout their lives. During an office job interview I was told by the manager that I would probably have a baby and resign. That still infuriates years later, although I declined his ‘offer’ and got a better paid job. Help and guidance is key to celebrating Courage, Conviction, Change and with insights from writers like Antoinette Lattouf bringing inequality to the fore. Will males read this book? Surely men have the attention span to grasp its influential construct and accept that Women Do Win.
July 11, 2026
I absolutely loved reading this book. It is informative, engaging, and filled with inspiring stories of resilience, determination, and triumph from women who have challenged barriers and succeeded despite the obstacles placed in their way.
As someone who proudly describes themselves as a feminist, I thought I already had a solid understanding of many of the challenges women face. However, this book opened my eyes to nuances and experiences that I hadn't fully appreciated before. It highlights the often subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle, ways society and corporations continue to treat women differently, while also celebrating the remarkable achievements of those who have refused to let those barriers define them.
Rather than leaving me feeling discouraged, the book left me with an even greater respect and admiration for women and the countless contributions they make every day. It also reinforced the importance of continuing to advocate for equality, fairness, and opportunity for everyone.
Antoinette has done a fantastic job of combining evidence, personal stories, and thoughtful insights into a book that is both educational and enjoyable to read. I found it difficult to put down, and I came away having learned a great deal.
An outstanding read—10/10. I would highly recommend it to anyone, regardless of their gender, who wants to better understand the experiences of women and why gender equality remains such an important issue.
As someone who proudly describes themselves as a feminist, I thought I already had a solid understanding of many of the challenges women face. However, this book opened my eyes to nuances and experiences that I hadn't fully appreciated before. It highlights the often subtle, and sometimes not-so-subtle, ways society and corporations continue to treat women differently, while also celebrating the remarkable achievements of those who have refused to let those barriers define them.
Rather than leaving me feeling discouraged, the book left me with an even greater respect and admiration for women and the countless contributions they make every day. It also reinforced the importance of continuing to advocate for equality, fairness, and opportunity for everyone.
Antoinette has done a fantastic job of combining evidence, personal stories, and thoughtful insights into a book that is both educational and enjoyable to read. I found it difficult to put down, and I came away having learned a great deal.
An outstanding read—10/10. I would highly recommend it to anyone, regardless of their gender, who wants to better understand the experiences of women and why gender equality remains such an important issue.
August 8, 2026
"Women who win" is definitely a page turner. It is so inspiring, informative and empowering. I learnt a lot about the role women played in shaping and changing laws in Australia against all odds.
The book is written beautifully and it is very flawless. I felt as if Antoinette was talking to me. I was smiling, tearing, feeling angry, scared, happy and proud with her.
What stayed with me most were the personal stories — the struggles, setbacks, sacrifices and moments of courage behind each woman’s achievements. Ordinary women doing the extraordinary!
The stories also made me reflect on what it really means to “win”. The book suggests that it is by having the "courage" to speak up, challenge something that is unfair, make space for others or keep going when it would be easier to give up.
As a specialist legal interpreter, I found "Women Who Win" particularly valuable to my professional practice. The women’s stories deepened my understanding of the personal, social and cultural experiences that can influence a person’s interaction with the legal system. The book reminded me of the importance of understanding not only the words people speak, but also the experiences and perspectives behind them. I highly recommend this inspiring and thought-provoking book to my colleagues in the legal field and to my friends.
Thank you Antoinette Lattouf.
The book is written beautifully and it is very flawless. I felt as if Antoinette was talking to me. I was smiling, tearing, feeling angry, scared, happy and proud with her.
What stayed with me most were the personal stories — the struggles, setbacks, sacrifices and moments of courage behind each woman’s achievements. Ordinary women doing the extraordinary!
The stories also made me reflect on what it really means to “win”. The book suggests that it is by having the "courage" to speak up, challenge something that is unfair, make space for others or keep going when it would be easier to give up.
As a specialist legal interpreter, I found "Women Who Win" particularly valuable to my professional practice. The women’s stories deepened my understanding of the personal, social and cultural experiences that can influence a person’s interaction with the legal system. The book reminded me of the importance of understanding not only the words people speak, but also the experiences and perspectives behind them. I highly recommend this inspiring and thought-provoking book to my colleagues in the legal field and to my friends.
Thank you Antoinette Lattouf.
August 1, 2026
'Women Who Win' is one of those books that make you instantly feel seen and inspired.
From beginning until the end, Antoinette Lattouf introduced me to women I genuinely wish I could call my friends. Women I'd turn to for advice, perspective, and reassurance when life feels heavy and the systemic challenges women face start closing in. Every story offered something different, yet together they created a powerful reminder that resilience and advocacy don't always look loud.
Alongside these inspiring conversations, I also experienced Lattouf v ABC through Antoinette's own eyes. As a legal professional, I was able to understand and appreciate the legal journey, but beyond the legal complexities was the deeply human story of a woman (like me) navigating immense public scrutiny while being forced through systems that have been built to exclude voices like hers.
This isn't just a collection of interviews, it's a reminder that women will always find ways to win, even when the odds are stacked against them.
This is a book that deserves a place on everyone's bookshelf. It deserves to be shared with our daughters, nieces, sisters, and the young women in our lives, because as Antoinette reminds us throughout her pages: 'we are already winners'.
From beginning until the end, Antoinette Lattouf introduced me to women I genuinely wish I could call my friends. Women I'd turn to for advice, perspective, and reassurance when life feels heavy and the systemic challenges women face start closing in. Every story offered something different, yet together they created a powerful reminder that resilience and advocacy don't always look loud.
Alongside these inspiring conversations, I also experienced Lattouf v ABC through Antoinette's own eyes. As a legal professional, I was able to understand and appreciate the legal journey, but beyond the legal complexities was the deeply human story of a woman (like me) navigating immense public scrutiny while being forced through systems that have been built to exclude voices like hers.
This isn't just a collection of interviews, it's a reminder that women will always find ways to win, even when the odds are stacked against them.
This is a book that deserves a place on everyone's bookshelf. It deserves to be shared with our daughters, nieces, sisters, and the young women in our lives, because as Antoinette reminds us throughout her pages: 'we are already winners'.
August 3, 2026
Inspiring, and tear jerking. This is a phenomenal recount of women all throughout Australian history that have defied the odds and stood up to the big guy- be that multinational companies such as BHP, the Supreme Court, the international Olympic committee and more.
It is always so refreshing and encouraging to read the nitty gritty details of someone who you view as successful, to learn that their journey is every bit as hard and tedious as yours may feel. They are ordinary people, perhaps more stubborn than most, yet still experience burnout and the emotional backlash that comes from voicing an unpopular opinion to the powers that be.
I really liked that Lattouf explored successful stories from all walks of life- from environmental activism, to workplace fairness disputes, Olympic sport gender inequality, Indigenous justice, hearing from lawyers, doctors, and regular people who just wouldn’t take no for an answer.
This book is a wonderful recommendation for anyone, but particularly, I would say, those who are politically engaged but feeling discouraged or disheartened at our political landscape and feeling like they are too small to make a difference.
It is always so refreshing and encouraging to read the nitty gritty details of someone who you view as successful, to learn that their journey is every bit as hard and tedious as yours may feel. They are ordinary people, perhaps more stubborn than most, yet still experience burnout and the emotional backlash that comes from voicing an unpopular opinion to the powers that be.
I really liked that Lattouf explored successful stories from all walks of life- from environmental activism, to workplace fairness disputes, Olympic sport gender inequality, Indigenous justice, hearing from lawyers, doctors, and regular people who just wouldn’t take no for an answer.
This book is a wonderful recommendation for anyone, but particularly, I would say, those who are politically engaged but feeling discouraged or disheartened at our political landscape and feeling like they are too small to make a difference.
July 21, 2026
Ten out of ten, hands down. Full disclosure, Antoinette is a friend and asked me to review it, and it earns the ten anyway. She writes with insight, wit and creativity, and walks you through the history of Australian women who faced adversity and achieved extraordinary things, from our First Nations women to a sixteen-year-old who took on the minister for the environment. I came asking how to become a better advocate, and it delivered that and more. It lifted me up, inspired me, and made history genuinely fun to read. I used to wonder what the point of history was. I take it back. History is where the information is: follow the patterns of those who came before, and you can keep the worst from repeating and carry the best forward. Full piece on Substack, listing every woman in the book and what they taught me about advocacy. Link below. https://hayleyjoneswriter.substack.co...
June 4, 2026
Excellent read, not what I expected. The vignettes about women who had achieved significant victories against the odds was amazing. Many of them I had never heard or read about. Many of them fought for and achieved small gains while I as a male strutted through what could be called a successful career without having to combat the odds that those women faced. I loved the interspacing of the stories with Antoinette’s experiences and struggles. It lent a humanity to what could just have been a retell of something that happened to others. I did think the number of stories could have been cut down and dealt with in more depth. But then again, this was being written at a time when the author perhaps needed some reassurance from others who had taken on the ‘masters’ at great personal cost and had won. I think the book is inspirational.
July 19, 2026
Our Review…
This book is fierce, fiery and champions the voices of women.
From journalist and human rights lawyer Antoinette Lattouf, this book is filled with stories upon stories of women from all backgrounds who have fought against the injustice and systemic barriers that have sought to squash them.
The diversity of voice is incredible, from women who have faced all odds and who have defied them for the good of future generations.
From well-known voices to stories that have not yet had the opportunity to be heard, Lattouf’s own story is intertwined throughout the book.
Each story could be a book in its own right, this book is filled with hope, power, and triumph. A beautiful reflection and a steely middle finger to anyone who tries to create a world that calls for women to remain small for a day longer.
Review by Lydia @ Great Escape Books
This book is fierce, fiery and champions the voices of women.
From journalist and human rights lawyer Antoinette Lattouf, this book is filled with stories upon stories of women from all backgrounds who have fought against the injustice and systemic barriers that have sought to squash them.
The diversity of voice is incredible, from women who have faced all odds and who have defied them for the good of future generations.
From well-known voices to stories that have not yet had the opportunity to be heard, Lattouf’s own story is intertwined throughout the book.
Each story could be a book in its own right, this book is filled with hope, power, and triumph. A beautiful reflection and a steely middle finger to anyone who tries to create a world that calls for women to remain small for a day longer.
Review by Lydia @ Great Escape Books
July 29, 2026
Antionette writes with such conviction & strength it’s hard not to want to get up & immediately do something about the long list of issues the world is facing. The thoughtfulness with which Antoinette is about to weave her story and that of the women featured throughout is an art. I was moved to tears by so many moments in this book & there is no doubt that atop an incredible lineup of women who win, there is Antoinette. This book is a must read, a story of resilience & grit that has been echoed by women across time - loved every bit, thank you for sharing your story Antoinette & for so eloquently telling those of others who may have otherwise been overlooked in their achievements & hugely important contributions.
May 22, 2026
This book doesn’t just tell stories it challenges what we think we know about them. It speaks directly to Antoinette’s character and her deliberate choice to centre fierce women throughout history: those who resisted, those who survived and those whose legacies continue to shape the present.
I knew this book was going to be EPIC when I read the reference to Tony Abbott serving as Minister for Women (😂) while recounting the story of Walyer, a formidable Tommeginne freedom fighter (verbatim from the book). Of all the incredible stories, Walyer stands out as my personal favourite. There are too many reasons to fully unpack here. READ THE BOOK!
I knew this book was going to be EPIC when I read the reference to Tony Abbott serving as Minister for Women (😂) while recounting the story of Walyer, a formidable Tommeginne freedom fighter (verbatim from the book). Of all the incredible stories, Walyer stands out as my personal favourite. There are too many reasons to fully unpack here. READ THE BOOK!
May 31, 2026
I just finished Women Who Win and I loved it. This book is a testament to women who show so much courage and have given so much of themselves for justice and our rights. Thank you Antoinette for what you did for all of us and thank you for highlighting all the other women’s stories, inspiring and harrowing all at once. There were parts where I had to stop and just sit and absorb the pain and hurt but ultimately I feel hopeful. Share this book with women in your life and your daughters because it will be up to them to carry on the fight. Much love and respect to you Antoinette, may you heal and your scars be a testament to your battle. Never forget your win, it means so much to so many x
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 16, 2026
Antoinette Lattouf’s Women Who Win feels like a war cry, as much as something so anti-war could ever be. More than that, it is a rallying cry for all of us.
I avidly followed Lattouf v ABC last year, tuning in online every day to watch the case unfold and sent Antoinette messages of solidarity.
The case became a real anchor for me during a very difficult period in my life. It reminded me of my time reporting on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories while living in the region for four years.
The pro-Israel lobby was relentless before, during and for some time after my reporting there.
The strength and courage Antoinette showed in taking on both the lobby and her former employer, the ABC, felt significant not just for her, but for all of us who had experienced something similar. What struck me most was that it was an enormous burden for one woman to carry.
Reading her book is a timely reminder that the women she profiles faced ridicule, public attacks, exclusion, financial barriers and self-doubt long before anyone called them extraordinary.
They are First Nations women, working-class women and union women who decided things were not good enough and chose to act — to do something about it.
They challenged legal, cultural and institutional barriers, often while being told to calm down, be quiet or make themselves smaller.
This book reminded me that courage is a multifaceted thing. Sometimes meaningful work comes in the form of helping others, telling their stories and amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.
I avidly followed Lattouf v ABC last year, tuning in online every day to watch the case unfold and sent Antoinette messages of solidarity.
The case became a real anchor for me during a very difficult period in my life. It reminded me of my time reporting on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories while living in the region for four years.
The pro-Israel lobby was relentless before, during and for some time after my reporting there.
The strength and courage Antoinette showed in taking on both the lobby and her former employer, the ABC, felt significant not just for her, but for all of us who had experienced something similar. What struck me most was that it was an enormous burden for one woman to carry.
Reading her book is a timely reminder that the women she profiles faced ridicule, public attacks, exclusion, financial barriers and self-doubt long before anyone called them extraordinary.
They are First Nations women, working-class women and union women who decided things were not good enough and chose to act — to do something about it.
They challenged legal, cultural and institutional barriers, often while being told to calm down, be quiet or make themselves smaller.
This book reminded me that courage is a multifaceted thing. Sometimes meaningful work comes in the form of helping others, telling their stories and amplifying voices that might otherwise go unheard.
June 24, 2026
My 6-year-old came in and saw me reading. She turned to me and read aloud its title, then asked, "What's it all about? Why are you reading about woman (sic)?"
I said, "I'm reading it to find out how to better help you as you're growing up. Remember, I asked you to tell someone when you get bullied at school? And also, I'm learning how to help you to be strong, do the right thing, and never give up when you've grown up."
She left unintetested. But she will one day be helped by what I will tell her from the stories in the book.
I said, "I'm reading it to find out how to better help you as you're growing up. Remember, I asked you to tell someone when you get bullied at school? And also, I'm learning how to help you to be strong, do the right thing, and never give up when you've grown up."
She left unintetested. But she will one day be helped by what I will tell her from the stories in the book.
August 22, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to Antoinette for writing this wonderful book and making us familiar with the stories, struggles, courage, and resilience of so many formidable women. Every single woman featured in this book, including Antoinette herself, is an inspiration to me.
I have gifted physical copies of this book to many people, and I have also shared the audiobook with those whose busy schedules don’t always allow them the time to sit down and read.
This is a truly inspiring book, and I feel grateful to have discovered the remarkable women and stories within its pages.
I have gifted physical copies of this book to many people, and I have also shared the audiobook with those whose busy schedules don’t always allow them the time to sit down and read.
This is a truly inspiring book, and I feel grateful to have discovered the remarkable women and stories within its pages.
July 2, 2026
This book is such an inspiring read! It helped give me the courage to speak up at work when I saw something that wasn’t quite right and was uncomfortable for me to do so, but after reading multiple women’s stories about tirelessly advocating for change in this book felt I had a responsibility to make a positive change in my little corner of the world and in the areas I do have some influence.
An incredibly powerful book and so well written!
An incredibly powerful book and so well written!
July 22, 2026
Antoinette Lattouf’s Women Who Win is a deeply necessary read that blends research with accessible storytelling to pull back the curtain on the historical and ongoing battles women face in public life, politics and leadership. It serves as both a powerful celebration of grit and a stark reminder of the systems we still need to dismantle, making the history of our feminist foremothers feel urgent, personal and deeply inspiring.
May 17, 2026
A beautifully written collection of little known or unknown stories of women who fought back for dignity and respect, while also lacing through her own tale of taking on the ABC. Left me feeling uplifted and connected to all these incredible stories. Strongly recommended for those feeling isolated and beaten down.
May 28, 2026
What an amazing read! This books is an absolute roller coaster I felt so many emotions when reading this, from being amazed to being enraged to learning. It really was so wonderful to read and to read about women who don’t get the spotlight when they should was just amazing. Lattouf case was also really interesting and insightful to read, glad to have read this book and highly recommend it
June 7, 2026
"No voice survives alone, and silence has never yet won"
I absolutely devoured this book by Antoinette Lattouf
It gives a voice to some amazing women many whose stories were historically suppressed or forgotten. It serves as a call to action for us all to find our voice, and shout louder, together. If you are looking for something to add to your reading list this is without a doubt it! Highly, highly recommend 👏👏👏
I absolutely devoured this book by Antoinette Lattouf
It gives a voice to some amazing women many whose stories were historically suppressed or forgotten. It serves as a call to action for us all to find our voice, and shout louder, together. If you are looking for something to add to your reading list this is without a doubt it! Highly, highly recommend 👏👏👏
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