Part celebration, part memoir, and part proclamation going forward, this short, optimistic book is a kind of rallying cry for women—to march forward and be part of creating a new inclusive power system.

In the past women were wanting to be part of, or succeed in, the existing power system, which was created by white men for the benefit of white men, she says. We have been women trying to compete and succeed in a man’s world, our gains were hard-earned, and something to celebrate, but now we are done with that world. The current system is outdated, and we need to go beyond that world to imagine new possibilities.It’s a radical change of outlook, she proclaims (p.22-24). Palmieri goes on to talk about a variety of issues; such as, knowing one’s value, women helping women, women starting new businesses or reviving existing ones to create places of opportunity, but also providing advice for men who ask about “helping women” (although she notes it’s not enough to allow women into your game, without changing the underlying rules that determine who succeeds). She discusses using our strength and power for good, and how women get better with age.

And while the whole book did not wow me (I was not terribly intrigued by the 'proclamation' format), judging by the dog-eared pages left behind, I found plenty of nuggets I wanted to sit with. This small, short, accessible book offers a succinct look back and a nice pep talk for the working woman of today going forward. Her optimism, especially during this time, is refreshing. ( )