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These many forms of self-ownership and strength are illustrated in these books, which you can put on your reading radar this March.For people who know Maria Ressa, they understand that it’s always a mix of personal and political with her. With all the attacks being thrown against her, personal have become political and political, personal.
While there is great worth in being someone’s mother, daughter, sister, or niece, it’s just as vital to read real stories of women beyond being associated with men and not taking on the role model persona.goes beyond seeing women as literary Mary Sues or damsels in distress. After all, we can be flawed and confused while still being brave enough to take control of our narrative.
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