Synopsis
From the acclaimed author of In Defence of Witches, a powerful exploration of self-blame, why women in particular are prone to it, and what you can do to quieten that little voice in your head.
Many of us are all too familiar with the relentless inner critic who whispers to us that we are unworthy or inadequate as parents, employees, or citizens of a challenging world. In How to Resist Guilt acclaimed feminist writer Mona Chollet asks why we so often succumb to these feelings. Instead, why don’t we fight back, have the courage to say no, protect our boundaries and live the life that we deserve?
Delving into the insidious ways guilt is wielded as a tool by those with power and privilege, Chollet identifies the source of the critical voice, questions its validity, and helps to silence it. Drawing widely on popular culture and literature to expose the 'enemy within', she encourages us to reject the fear of not being good enough, free ourselves from a sense of overwhelming duty and enjoy the profound simplicity of just being.
‘Chollet has emerged as a quiet revolutionary, pushing back against the clichés and the patriarchy that shapes them' - The New York Times
Translated from French by Emily Boyce.
