This was an Early Reviewers Book. I love women who stand up and speak out. It requires a certain kind of bravery and willingness to fight. This is not my personality, but give me postcards to write for causes, let me donate and pass the word on. I am thankful for all the Loud Women! ( )

Dump the good girl and find your inner fighter. This book will show you how!

Every individual (man or woman) has the right to be who they were made to be. I believe finding your quiet is necessary to become that person. Silent strength is something that is not easy to develop. Once you have it, it can speak louder than any voice. I was not a huge fan of this book as this was not the way I found my strength and purpose in life. But…to each their own!

I started reading this several months ago and only got about a chapter in and realized I wasn't quite ready to read and absorb the information. And I wanted to be in the right frame of mind. Today was that day. I sat and read the rest of the book pretty much in one sitting. All errands complete, nothing on television of note, so I read. And read.
I know there will be plenty of folks who would disagree with the content or the idea of promoting feminism. That's addressed in the book. Feminism is not a bad word, a derogatory term that some make it out to be. It does not mean man-hater, down-with-motherhood, etc.
I will admit that it often had a zealot feel to it, but no longer. I embrace the term in my own tone. Especially since I will say I am a Loud Woman. It's to be supportive and lift up each other, don't drag someone down to make yourself seem better. Be a voice for good and better treatment worldwide.
As I read this, I could see the ways I've become stronger in my sense of self and I know that I have more to grow. I admire the author for admitting to her human frailties and how she's grown as well. And what she can do to be a better Loud Woman.
The book is written in manageable sections. Each section is broken into chapters relating to that section's subject. Life lessons, memoir, guide and uplifting quotes. It's a firm but gentle smack in the face to wake up and be better and keep doing what you are doing to be a better you. It's okay to be afraid but try to do that which scares you anyway.
I am glad I requested this on LibraryThing and that I received it. I am not always one for self-help books but this one intrigued me.
It's going on my keeper-shelf, something I rarely do.
I can definitely recommend this book. ( )

I liked this book as did my daughters. However, I did find it a bit repetitive and simplistic at times. But it is an easy read and a bit inspiring. My daughter really like the idea of "loud" women. ( )