Brave
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Rose McGowan
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Rose McGowan
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A revealing memoir and empowering manifesto - a voice for generations.
Rose McGowan was born in one cult and came of age in another more visible cult: Hollywood.
In a strange world where she was continually on display, stardom soon became a personal nightmare of constant exposure and sexualisation. Rose escaped into the world of her mind, something she had done as a child, and into high-profile relationships. Every detail of her personal life became public, and the realities of an inherently sexist industry emerged with every script, role, public appearance, and magazine cover. The Hollywood machine packaged her as a sexualized bombshell, hijacking her image and identity and marketing them for profit.
Hollywood expected Rose to be silent and cooperative and to stay the path. Instead, she rebelled and asserted her true identity and voice. She reemerged unscripted, courageous, victorious, angry, smart, fierce, unapologetic, controversial, and real as f*ck.
Brave is her raw, honest, and poignant memoir/manifesto - a no-holds-barred, pull-no-punches account of the rise of a millennial icon, fearless activist, and unstoppable force for change who is determined to expose the truth about the entertainment industry, dismantle the concept of fame, shine a light on a multibillion-dollar business built on systemic misogyny, and empower people everywhere to wake up and be Brave.
Includes two original songs by Rose McGowan.
©2018 Rose McGowan (P)2018 HarperCollins PublishersCritic reviews
“Brave is a blisteringly raw, angry and graphic account of a life marred by growing up in a cult, abuse and tragedy… there are few who have dared to be as brutally honest and angry about their treatment by the Hollywood machine as McGowan.” i News
“Her memoir is an unapologetically furious read. Sweary, raw and unrefined, Brave is female rage as it is rarely allowed to be seen.” The Pool
“Sensationally explosive”, “A battle cry you want to get behind.” The Sunday Times Culture
“This memoir is more than just Brave, it’s a game-changing, tooth bared roar of defiance” The Mail on Sunday
“McGowan set out to write a book that examines abuse, and she has done just that.” The Guardian
“Rose McGowan’s courage is palpable in an exposé that condemns Hollywood misogyny and the ‘monster’” The Observer
‘She urges readers to be brave and take control of their lives too.’ The Big Issue North
The book doesn’t wallow in misery. Far from it. It’s a stirring and engaging story of survival. It is also a call to arms, a manifesto for the women of Hollywood and of the world.’ Harper’s Bazaar
‘Honest and at times heartbreaking memoir’ Gay Times
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- Carmen U
- 02-24-21
Brave! Inspiring! Magnificent!
Brave! Inspiring! Magnificent! Profound! I thank you with all my heart!!! Thank you for the knowledge! Thank you for this so important lesson 🙏🏻
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- Joshua Simon
- 02-03-18
Essential for Humans
I spent the whole day consuming this book and audiobook at the same time. More than a book, I see this is a vessel for truth in Hollywood. Fascinating, disturbing, honest and powerful. Also, Rose’s voice has always fascinated me through the years. It has this ethereal quality to it that I find part alluring part vulnerable. I recommend doing what I did. Listen, read, get the album planet9 and you won’t look at Hollywood or even Rose’s movies the same way.
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- Ian
- 02-12-18
Must read...
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I'd recommend this book to everyone. Buy it. Read it (listen to it). Give it to your daughters. Give it to your sons.
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What Ms McGowan has faced and continues to face is heart-breaking. That she has been able to come through all of that a little dented but standing strong is testament to her resilience.
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- Creatrix
- 06-13-18
every girl's bible
wish you wrote this book earlier. thank you for pouring your soul out for us!
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