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katiescho741's review against another edition
3.0
This book is a great look behind the scenes at how journalists break the big, complex stories. All the investigation, texts, emails, calls, documents, corroboration...it gives the reader a respect for decent journalism.
While I was reading this book, I felt sort of hopeless. The section on Harvey Weinstein had loads of women who had experienced harassment from him but none wanted to talk and many had signed confidentiality agreements. You develop a respect for Kantor and Twohey at their doggedness but also their discretion and ability to know when to leave someone be for now.
It's an important reminder of the real women behind the sensational headlines of the #MeToo movement, and it also shows how much work remains.
The book was a little dry and repetitive in part, but that's more to do with the nature of investigative journalism than the story itself. This is an interesting read for anyone who wants a breakdown of the events leading up to the first article, and anyone who wants a look at techniques used by journalists.
While I was reading this book, I felt sort of hopeless. The section on Harvey Weinstein had loads of women who had experienced harassment from him but none wanted to talk and many had signed confidentiality agreements. You develop a respect for Kantor and Twohey at their doggedness but also their discretion and ability to know when to leave someone be for now.
It's an important reminder of the real women behind the sensational headlines of the #MeToo movement, and it also shows how much work remains.
The book was a little dry and repetitive in part, but that's more to do with the nature of investigative journalism than the story itself. This is an interesting read for anyone who wants a breakdown of the events leading up to the first article, and anyone who wants a look at techniques used by journalists.
kellybaskin's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
sadietay's review against another edition
5.0
I could not recommend this book more! It is life changing and a must read...especially as we live through the Me Too Movement. I recommend it to people of any political view/ideologies. These reporters remain unbiased and share the nitty gritty truth of many women who’ve been silenced for decades. Through the stories they share they capture truth, change, and purpose in a way that I believe is losing itself in the news. They also do a great job at tying up any loose ends with all the varying women and sharing where they are today/how it’s affected them today.
shannontay's review against another edition
5.0
Dare I say... this is a must read. I think the tenacity of these two journalists changed the world.
nessaloveszelda's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
Powerful. I’m far along in my healing journey where I can read this book and not crumble. There were many moments in this book that left me in shock, even after already knowing many of the assaults the women in the book (and in life) faced. I’m heartbroken for the women who feel unsafe walking in this world who fear sharing their truth, and for the women before us who challenged systems to pave the way for us to speak up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment