Quotes for Nasty Women: Empowering Wisdom from Women Who Break the Rules

by Linda Picone (Editor)

A compendium of inspiring, witty, and nasty quotations by and about powerful women through history. When Donald Trump referred to Hillary Clinton as “such a nasty woman” during a presidential debate in 2016, women everywhere—whatever their politics or feelings about Clinton—felt a jolt of recognition. In response, they promptly turned his insult into an empowering slogan. This book celebrates women’s power and resilience with quotes that demonstrate what it means to be nasty. The book includes entries from women of the ancient world like Cleopatra; freedom fighters like Harriet Tubman; founding mothers like Mary Wollstonecraft and Elizabeth Cady Stanton; and feminist icons such as Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan. It also features the words of politicians and government leaders; groundbreakers in arts and culture; celebrities; and the mothers, daughters, and sisters at home.

Genres: Feminism, Nonfiction, Womens Studies

370 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2017

Reviews

[Brooklyn Tayla]

I received a copy of this book from Harriet McInerney at NewSouth Books in exchange for an honest review, this does not impact my thoughts on the book!
however, I really loved this! There were quotes from some of my favourite women, including: Audrey Hepburn, Agatha Christie, JK Rowling and more: so many of these quotes inspired me, uplifted me, and all round moved me! Even though the title directs the book towards women, I think there's something in it for everyone; and often, the quotes could apply to all!

[Emma]

A lot of good quotes but my favorite has to be:
"Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind." -Virginia Woolf

[Amelia Dorey]

3.5

Solid! So great to read a collection of words and thoughts from such inspiring and diverse women.

Will come back and more down some of my fave quotes soon!

[Shari]

This is a book i keep at my desk to reference when i need a good pick me up. I also use it to quote to friends. This is dog eared and marked up with highlighter and underlining with pens

[Amber]

I received this as a gift from a friend, and thoroughly enjoyed it. There doesn’t appear to be any strict formula nor hard and fast organization for this quotes were included. Merely a collection of quotes from many women throughout the ages- everyone from Sappho to Nicki Minaj is represented, and with ponderings on a vast variety of topics. This was a fast and inspiring read, and I’ll probably flip through the pages periodically looking for wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration as needed.

[Jessica✨]

A compilation of quotes from various women. From politicians, to activists, to actresses and so on.
There is really much to say about this book other than that its a very quick read and its definitely something that would be more beneficial daily then all at once like I did. The impact would be more impactful and the words would mean so much more because you could really mull it over.

Did I enjoy it, did I see the importance of reminding oneself of your strength and tenacity, yes. I just think it would be better within a year period honestly.

Overall, it really is a good middle finger to a certain orange in office.

[Patricia Tennesen]

Another inspiring read for the "Me too" movement.

[Amy]

I very much liked the variety and formatting of these quotes. Quotes for Nasty Women is a great collection, and one that I would happily recommend or gift to someone.

[Amanda Nagel]

A fun read! It’s all quotes so it goes fast.

[Julia Mes]

Interesting and inspiring little book of quotes for us "nasty" women! Actually for everybody around that's got an open mind.