In 'BRAVE', Rose McGowan embarks on a fearless journey, revealing the struggles she faced as a woman in Hollywood and the power dynamics of the entertainment industry. With raw honesty, she shares her transformative experiences and her fight against the culture of silence surrounding sexual abuse. McGowan's story is not just about her personal battles, but a rallying cry for many who have been marginalized and silenced. As she navigates her way to self-empowerment, her voice inspires others to reclaim their strength. 'BRAVE' challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths and sparks a conversation about courage and resilience in the face of adversity.
By Rose McGowan
Published: 2018
"Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the conviction that something is more important than that fear."
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “One of the greatest tricks that the patriarchy plays on women is to deliberately destabilize them, then use their instability as a reason to disbelieve them. Much of BRAVE reads like the diary of a woman driven half-mad by abusive men who assume no one will listen to her. In this case, the truth was finally—and, for McGowan, triumphantly—exposed...” —The New York Times Book Review "BRAVE works beautifully as a manifesto. It’s a call to arms—not just against the specific men who mistreated McGowan and the men and women who enabled that mistreatment, but against an industry."—The Boston Globe A revealing memoir and empowering manifesto – A voice for generations Rose McGowan was born in one cult and came of age in another, more visible cult: Hollywood. In a strange world where she was continually on display, stardom soon became a personal nightmare of constant exposure and sexualization. Rose escaped into the world of her mind, something she had done as a child, and into high-profile relationships. Every detail of her personal life became public, and the realities of an inherently sexist industry emerged with every script, role, public appearance, and magazine cover. The Hollywood machine packaged her as a sexualized bombshell, hijacking her image and identity and marketing them for profit. Hollywood expected Rose to be silent and cooperative and to stay the path. Instead, she rebelled and asserted her true identity and voice. She reemerged unscripted, courageous, victorious, angry, smart, fierce, unapologetic, controversial, and real as f*ck. BRAVE is her raw, honest, and poignant memoir/manifesto—a no-holds-barred, pull-no-punches account of the rise of a millennial icon, fearless activist, and unstoppable force for change who is determined to expose the truth about the entertainment industry, dismantle the concept of fame, shine a light on a multibillion-dollar business built on systemic misogyny, and empower people everywhere to wake up and be BRAVE. "My life, as you will read, has taken me from one cult to another. BRAVE is the story of how I fought my way out of these cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same." -Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan is an American actress, activist, and author known for her powerful voice and fearless stance on social issues. She gained prominence in Hollywood with notable films such as "Scream" and "Charmed," but has since transitioned to writing, where she explores themes of feminism, empowerment, and personal resilience. Her acclaimed memoir, "Brave," published in 2018, provides a raw and candid account of her experiences in the entertainment industry and her advocacy against sexual abuse. McGowan's writing style is characterized by its honesty and intensity, often blending personal narrative with broader social commentary. As a leading figure in the #MeToo movement, she continues to inspire with her commitment to truth and justice.
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