No Excuses (book)
| Company type | Nonfiction book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | September 2010 |
| Founder | Gloria Feldt |
| Products | Book |
| Parent | Seal Press |
NO EXCUSES: 9 Ways Women Can Change How We Think about Power is a nonfiction work authored by feminist and women's rights advocate Gloria Feldt, released by Seal Press in September 2010.
Overview
Feldt motivates women to embrace positions of leadership and authority by providing inspiration, optimism, and concrete methods—organized into nine practical steps—to advance gender equality and justice. During a 2010 interview on PBS with host Bonnie Erbe, she highlighted this "no excuses" message, remarking, "In so many ways, this is women's moment... But I don't think that women know it yet." Additionally, Feldt spoke about the book at the 2011 Tucson Festival of Books on C-SPAN's Book TV.
Reception
Publishers Weekly commended the publication for delivering "practical advice for women who want to be active in politics, business, or their personal lives."
The Jewish Women's Archive pointed out that although new opportunities exist, "not enough women are walking through them."
In an article for Forbes, Manisha Thakor observed Feldt's assertion that women frequently restrict themselves by conforming to outdated societal norms and pressures.
On The Issues Magazine emphasized Feldt's argument that women have "no excuses" for permitting men to maintain dominance over most financial and political authority in the United States.