Hello! I was born and raised near Frankfurt am Main, Germany. At the age of 18, I moved to the States, where the "new world" threw many patriarchal hurdles at me, especially in the workplace. After decades in operations management, I was so fed up with "The Dick Club," that I wrote my first book DICKOTOMY: A DICKLESS MEMOIR, showcasing the many male stereotypical characters any average woman meets in her lifetime. As things haven't changed a whole lot (actually, they have gotten worse in places for women), I'm unable to stop writing about the inequities that women face every day. And so, my second book IMPACT: A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO IMPACTFUL INTERACTIONS! teaches women how to face their opponents with confidence and purpose.
I invite women and men to step outside of their bubble to impact change for the greater good; not just for men. Don't be a Dick.
I'm very passionate about women's rights, and I'm dedicated to raise awareness about women's inequities throughout both genders. For more information, check out my website: www.petraweiser.com.
DICKOTOMY, A DICKLESS MEMOIR, is the first book in the DICKLESS series about women's struggles.
What defines you? Have you ever given this any thought?
In this memoir, I wondered if my strict childhood, my naivety as an immigrant, my insecurities in standing up for myself and others, or my struggles to find my voice in corporate America were my defining moments. But then it struck me: Who defines you? was a much better question to ask. In my case, was it Daddy Dearest, who made all the rules, or The Alcoholic, who controlled my every move, or The Narcissistic Bully, who only cared about himself, or The Distrusting CEO, who heard what I had to say, but who didn't listen? And what about The Guardian, who helped rebuild my trust in men, The Boys, who taught me about unconditional love, or The Soulmate, who simply let me be me?
DICKOTOMY acknowledges the importance of the Ricks and Dicks in every woman's life. Ultimately, it is up to us to decide who we truly are.
Título : Dickotomy, A Dickless Memoir
EAN : 9781734403824
Editorial : Petra Weiser
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