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Introduction:
- Welcome to another episode of The Everyday Heroine. Today, I will be doing a book review of one of the most important books I’ve read in the past few years, "Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez, which is narrated by Caroline herself in the audible version.
About the Book:
- The book starts with a bold statement, "Most of recorded human history is one big data gap," which the author backs up with examples throughout the book.
- The introduction titled "The Default Male" highlights how history has failed to account for half of humanity and how gaps in data corrupt our understanding of ourselves.
- The statement is fitting for our current state of humanity and the ongoing gender wars.
- The host shares her personal experience of being a woman in a male-dominated industry for three decades and how she struggled to be herself.
- Before reading the book, the host believed that the reason it was hard for her to be herself was due to a lack of role models. The book changed her perspective.
- The stories shared in the book are refreshing and make the host feel understood and part of a special sisterhood.
- The book presents an overwhelming amount of data and statistics, which can be a warning for some listeners.
- The host acknowledges that the data was hard-hitting. It woke her up to the fact that being an empowered woman and a role model for others is essential.
- The book made her laugh out loud at times and made her feel more informed, validated, and relevant to humanity.
Conclusion:
- The author sums up the impact of the data gap. It affects our health, wellness, and progress. She suggests that we need more women in every career for more joy and prosperity.
- The host agrees with her own statement. Advancing a woman's career is the single most powerful and strategic way to empower women, save the planet, and bring more happiness to the world.
- The host recommends reading the book and invites listeners to share their thoughts or be a guest on the show.
Outro:
- Thank you for listening to The Everyday Heroine. Don't forget to check out the show notes for links to the book.
Invisible Women Inspires Massive Career Growth is a highly suggested must-read book review.
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