PublishedHarper Collins, January 2018 |
ISBN9780008291099 |
FormatSoftcover, 256 pages |
Dimensions23.4cm × 15.3cm × 2.3cm |
'My life, as you will read, has taken me from one cult to another. BRAVE is the story of how I fought my way out of these cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same.' -Rose McGowan
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 sexualization. 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.
Lana works in the marketing department at Boffins Books and spends the rest of her time writing and wrangling her little kids. You'll find her reading from every aisle at the store, as her interests range wide.
I was immediately struck with how well Rose writes. Hearing about her childhood escape from a cult, her life on the streets and her tumultuous time in Hollywood, there's definitely some eye-opening scenes in here that have you wondering what else goes on in Hollywood that we don't know about. I'll never look at the film industry the same again. Brave is Rose's powerful message to women around the world to follow your instincts, stick up for your rights and to be brave in the face of adversity. I believe every mother, daughter and sister should read this book.
