BRAVE

Written by Rose McGowan

Narrated by Rose McGowan

""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

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.

Includes two original songs by Rose McGowan.

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jan 30, 2018
• ISBN: 9780062800893

Rose McGowan

ROSE McGOWAN is a thought leader and agent of change. As a writer, director, music artist, icon, entrepreneur, and feminist whistle-blower, she focused a spotlight on injustice and inequality in the entertainment industry and beyond. As an activist, she led a movement to break the silence and became a leading voice in the fight to disrupt the status quo. By creating the social justice platform #ROSEARMY, she has signaled to the world that it is time to think differently and be better. Rose gained recognition as an actress who held lead roles in films such as The Doom Generation, Scream, Jawbreaker, and Planet Terror. She starred on the hit series Charmed, one of the longest-running female-led shows in tv history. Her directorial debut, Dawn, was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Join the movement at ROSEARMY.com.

Reviews for BRAVE

[Lov2laf · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Quite frankly, this was fantastic.

Whatever image of Rose McGowan you've had previously, scrap it. Whatever box/label/crazy filter/gas lighting/perception of her you have or see currently in the media, set that aside, too.

Instead, take some time and just listen. Hear this story. Because, for me, it was my story, too, and I'm guessing it's many of yours. The book is, in fact, brave and, dare I say it, trailblazing.

And also at its most fundamental level, the book is incredibly well-written and intelligent. It makes one think and feel. Rose McGowan reading her own words in audiobook form is completely engaging and offers additional impact, as well.

To men, this is not a male bashing book but an eye-opening one that hopefully enhances your perception and empathy for the female experience and even your own. I would urge anyone to read this.

In my own experience, I know "Rose McGowan" as a name, as an actress that's been around for awhile but I don't think I've seen one single movie or tv show she's been on. She caught my attention when I learned she is the impetus behind the #metoo movement, the actress that brought down the elite and ignited a tidal wave of voices.

This book starts with McGowan's early years, detailing her experiences in a spiritual cult as a child, the gender discrimination she encountered and was aware of as she became older, and moves through her years in Hollywood where she reveals the abuse of women she saw and endured.

The book is not a gossip tell-all or a "poor me" diary. This is McGowan illustrating a much bigger picture about the abuses of women in Hollywood and society at large. And, it is absolutely true.

For me personally, I have never heard anyone's experience in childhood that paralleled so closely to my own in the realms of trauma or gender and its life-long lasting effects. It makes the book resonate and lets me know McGowan's voice is completely authentic and without exaggeration.

Do know, because the book is about misogyny and abuse and often is in explicit detail, it can be triggering to a reader.

On the whole, I found the book to be empowering, eye-opening, validating, and hopeful.

Absolutely recommend.

[Gina S Kennedy · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

So powerful and honest . A must read for Women and Men❤️

[Gay Lynn Vansickle · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you! I love you Rose with all my heart

[InaRae Bitter · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

this book is so powerful, especially for women! I am beyond inspired.

[r · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

She is an actual hero. She has more guts in her left pinky than most people have in their entire body. The book is excellent, and I empathize with her, so deeply, for what she has walked through. I also admire and respect her.

[Chris (Fonzie) D'Avanzo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastically inspirational. I HIGHLY recommend all women...and yes, men...read (or better yet, listen to) this book. If you don't know Rose's story but have been struck over the years by her public persona, it will help you see her in a different light. Though that is not really the subject of this book.

It is not so much a memoir as it is a call to arms...a call to women who have struggled, suffered, felt invisible, felt helpless in the face of a world lived by the rules of a world controlled and designed by men century over century and the place, purpose, and limitations of women within it as they've designed it.

This book is beautiful, poignant, enlightening, and, most importantly, empowering. These messages are important. Be aware...the language is mature but powerful.

My respect for her has grown immensely...as it has for myself. Thank you, Rose, for all of it. Will be right at the head of the line for her next publication.

[Cassandra Cox · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow
Moving, heart wrenching, devastating,
Informative, powerful, controversial
I want to hug her and tell her everything is ok and stand strong beside her because I know it isn’t

[wkalush · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Brava Rose! It took a lot of courage to write this and you should be commended.

[Chevyy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved her real ness and toughness !!! She truly is a survivor . I used to have a different opinion about her because of the roles she played but she is the complete opposite !! I love you Rose

[Russ Paladino · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Rose McGowan for President! It’s wonderful to be a son, husband and father of strong women in this time of women’s rising. Rose McGowan tells her story in a straightforward and entertaining fashion, showing is how she transformed from an abused and manipulated young woman to a powerful and outspoken advocate for women’s rights. She’s an artist in the truest sense and lives her beliefs through her art. This is a great book and I recommend it highly to women, but ESPECIALLY men! Rock on Rose!

[Hammah Blair · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow

[Reaper · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This book much like the author is at best elementary. This is just another money making scam riding on the coattails of the victims of Hollywood plague. She needs to crawl back in the hole she slithered out of and bring the rest of her ridiculous leftist man hating, American rejecting asshats who complain about a bunch of lame BS while wallowing in their millions.

[Lupita Carrillo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was insightful into the world of Hollywood and what happens behinds closes doors. Definitely for the open minded

[jessbass87 · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

This book is awful. I literally had to force myself to finish it. I get that she had a hard life and bad things happened to he but I just wanted to slap her. And the way she keeps complaining about hating acting and her jobs in Hollywood just pissed me off. If she hated it so much she could have done something else. So she had no skills. Me neither. I work retail. It pays the bills.

[optimisticcautiously · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I've never swore as much in my life as I have reading this book. I would be reading and every so often I would just mutter: "F*

[kimmeyer-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

the first 20% of this book, in which McGowan talks about her childhood and early life, wasn't particularly engaging to me, but I'm so glad I didn't dnf this one. once she starts writing about Hollywood and sexism and women's issues, she's at her best and the rest of the book is really powerful.

[bookwormteri · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Not only is McGowan Brave, but she is angry and has every right to be. I just want to give her a hug.

[rosechimera-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you so very much Rose McGowan. This book exceeded everything I hoped it would be.
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