The Power of No
A Celebration
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The Power of No
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Anna Holmes
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Anna Holmes
When was the last time you said “no”? Not, I don’t think so, or maybe, or let me think about it; but a full-throated “NO”? And how often do you agree to do things you don’t want to do? Most of us—especially those who don’t wield traditional modes of power, or, at least, not as much relative to others—often find ourselves navigating around “no” and landing on “okay” or “sure” instead.
The Power of No releases us from our white-knuckled grip on agreeability. In this eclectic yet empowering book, Atlantic contributing writer Anna Holmes explores why it’s difficult for many of us to utter that two-letter word on its own, through an idiosyncratic mix of searing analysis, expert-led research, and stirring insights from the likes of Charlotte Brontë to Shonda Rhimes. From the linguistic, to the societal, to the psychological—from our impressionable childhood to the revelations of middle age—to sex, desire, and bodily autonomy, Holmes playfully traces how “no” shapes our lives and, if exercised properly, can radically change the way we carry ourselves and move about the world.
Equal parts heartfelt meditation and fiery manifesto, The Power of No is a call to embrace the invigorating truth that “no” is a complete sentence.
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Critic Reviews
Advance Praise for The Power of No
“A slim but impactful guide to the human dance between yes and no; vulnerability and ambition. The book consists of readily digestible yet smart, sophisticated bits, including quotes from luminaries, research findings, anecdotes from Holmes’ own life and others, practical tips, and lists like ‘Ways to Say No’ (which is especially helpful to have on hand during the upcoming holiday season).”—Los Angeles Times
“Anna Holmes is sharp-eyed and inquisitive in this accessible meditation on the act of refusal; in The Power of No, she takes readers on an open-hearted stroll through the personal, cultural, and political implications of women simply saying ‘no.’ Holmes conveys both her admiration for those willing to upend expectations for feminine amenability, and her compassion for those of us who still find even this small act of defiance a hurdle.”—Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad
“I cannot imagine a more vital book for mothers to share with their daughters than The Power of No. I loved the juicy quotes, the feminist insight, and the occasional helpful hand-holding, but as a person who has an admittedly hard time with refusal, I most took to heart Holmes’ life-affirming, soul-saving message that standing firm in a ‘no’ is one of the most profound ways a woman can say yes to herself.”—Peggy Orenstein, author of Girls & Sex
“Fascinating. . . . Readers will gain valuable perspective on why refusal is difficult to manage, but vital for one’s well-being.”—Publishers Weekly
“An accessible, cogent and useful addition to the empowerment genre.”—BookPage
Advance Practice of The Power of No
“As much as I want to blurb, I am on book deadline so I can’t add this to my queue!”—Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist
“Oh Anna, I’m sorry but I can’t blurb. Neal and I have our own book coming out and I just can’t take on anything else. I am sending you warm wishes and great good luck.”—Anne Lamott, author of Somehow
“A slim but impactful guide to the human dance between yes and no; vulnerability and ambition. The book consists of readily digestible yet smart, sophisticated bits, including quotes from luminaries, research findings, anecdotes from Holmes’ own life and others, practical tips, and lists like ‘Ways to Say No’ (which is especially helpful to have on hand during the upcoming holiday season).”—Los Angeles Times
“Anna Holmes is sharp-eyed and inquisitive in this accessible meditation on the act of refusal; in The Power of No, she takes readers on an open-hearted stroll through the personal, cultural, and political implications of women simply saying ‘no.’ Holmes conveys both her admiration for those willing to upend expectations for feminine amenability, and her compassion for those of us who still find even this small act of defiance a hurdle.”—Rebecca Traister, author of Good and Mad
“I cannot imagine a more vital book for mothers to share with their daughters than The Power of No. I loved the juicy quotes, the feminist insight, and the occasional helpful hand-holding, but as a person who has an admittedly hard time with refusal, I most took to heart Holmes’ life-affirming, soul-saving message that standing firm in a ‘no’ is one of the most profound ways a woman can say yes to herself.”—Peggy Orenstein, author of Girls & Sex
“Fascinating. . . . Readers will gain valuable perspective on why refusal is difficult to manage, but vital for one’s well-being.”—Publishers Weekly
“An accessible, cogent and useful addition to the empowerment genre.”—BookPage
Advance Practice of The Power of No
“As much as I want to blurb, I am on book deadline so I can’t add this to my queue!”—Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist
“Oh Anna, I’m sorry but I can’t blurb. Neal and I have our own book coming out and I just can’t take on anything else. I am sending you warm wishes and great good luck.”—Anne Lamott, author of Somehow
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