In the last few years, millions of women around the world have had enough. We have decided we can no longer stay silent. We have marched, taken to social media and run for office with the sole purpose of taking back our power. This book bears witness to the movement that has arisen, giving voice to women everywhere and celebrating the power of women now.

"One of the best new Feminist Theory books." —BookAuthority “An intimate narrative and view of our times unfolds across multiple stories in this compelling tour de force of sisterhood. A must-read for every woman and girl who has ever dared to dream of a better world of equality and inclusion. Shelly Rachanow masterfully delivers each story with power and grace, much like the women she writes about. A masterclass in inspiration!” —Becca Anderson, author of Badass Affirmations “This is a book about what is possible. It’s about community and courage. This is a book about what it means to speak out against violence, injustice, and apathy. This is a book about the power women have—and are using to help heal the broken bones of this beautiful world. For too long, women’s voices have been overshadowed. This is a book of stories that will light you up with hope. After you read it, you’ll be inspired to use your own voice in a new way. I promise.” —Sherry Richert Belul, author of Say it Now: 33 Creative Ways to Say I Love You to the Most Important People in Your Life “Shelly Rachanow’s book casts a spotlight on women who are on fire with power and purpose, strong and courageous women who are definitely getting vitally important sh*t done. You will be amazed and inspired by these present-day beacons of hope for a brighter future." —Sue Patton Thoele, author of Strength: Meditations for Wisdom, Balance & Power and The Woman's Book of Courage “Women are, quite simply, amazing. I know many women who meditate, practice yoga, pack nourishing lunches for their kids, answer twenty-five emails, inspire their workplace teams, take a brisk walk, donate, comfort friends, and engage in political activism—that's all before 9:45 in the morning! This book is a celebration of women and our extraordinary ability to get things done. For women in our world, as our power continues to rise, the best is yet to come.” —Alexandra Franzen, author of The Checklist Book and You're Going to Survive “Years ago, I saw Shelly's first book, If Women Ran the World Sh*t Would Get Done, and thought it was the most brilliant title ever. I can't count the number of times I've quoted it since then. So, needless to say, I'm thrilled that she's written this follow-up because heaven knows there's a lot of sh*t that needs to get done in today's messed up world. And, as we all know, the best man for the job is a woman!" —BJ Gallagher, author of Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Other Women and Women's Work Is Never Done “Every woman’s voice is a spark that can fuel our collective fire. This book shares stories of individual women whose courage to speak up launched movements to empower girls and women around the globe. These stories bear witness to women’s power to lift each other up, and they will inspire each of us to add our own voice to the growing chorus for equality and women’s rights.” —Michelle Travis, author of Dads For Daughters and My Mom Has Two Jobs “Honest, thoughtful, and enlightening, When Women Run the World is about representation—who has it, who needs it, and who deserves more of it. This glorious book engages our sensibilities and intellects, and compels the reader without letting us merely settle into its pages as entertainment. After reading Rachanow, I felt illuminated. Charged. Shelly Rachanow’s creative activist and feminist voice deserves a wide audience.” —MJ Fievre, author of A Sky the Color of Chaos and Badass Black Girl "When Women Run the World Sh*t Gets Done is one of the most inspirational works I have read in a long time. As a male and a middle-aged white one at that, I am sharply reminded that I am a living, breathing participant in the world patriarchy and, therefore, part of the solution. This book is not just a rallying cry for women and girls everywhere; it is also a plea to men like me who, perhaps to date, have paid lip service only to the concepts of equality—believing in the ideal but supposedly powerless to change the world. As women have the power to change society, so also do men like me, and this amazing narrative reminds me of that. I particularly enjoyed the stories of these lesser-known women: their courage, convictions, and their abilities to rise above the restrictions placed on them by the patriarchal society they were born into. Not only will these tales inspire women and girls all over the world to reach beyond their limits and follow their dreams, they will also awaken men like me to the part we can play in celebrating the uniqueness and power of the feminine perspective in every aspect of our lives. This book really should be compulsory reading in our schools for both boys and girls. As the author points out, we must not only change our girls’ perspectives of their futures, but we must also change our boys’ attitudes to their sisters and women in general. A fantastic book that everybody needs to read." —Readers' Favorite