Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart
More than three dozen women, and a few men, come together to represent diverse but complementary points of views dealing with society’s most pressing problems, from economic recovery to environmental responsibility, from political viability to personal vulnerability. Committed, concerned, connected, each contributor demonstrates a passionate devotion to causes that have only one common goal: the betterment of humankind. Positing that the leadership needed to bring these various missions to fruition must reflect both a theoretically feminine mindset—one that is inherently respectful, cooperative, and inclusive—while exhibiting the focused, determined, and assertive characteristics traditionally labeled as masculine behavior, Simons showcases the works of ardent individuals whose philosophies and actions exemplify these shared attributes. From playwright Eve Ensler and author Alice Walker to activist Jodie Evans and artist Lily Yeh, the prominent and unknown share equal billing in this stimulating, hopeful, and imaginative collection that provides limitless motivation for those wishing to effect change on a personal or global level. --Carol Haggas