Pantsuit Nation Hardcover – May 9, 2017

For those who say that storytelling isn't "action enough", it may be time to consider your specific privilege. Both historically and today, telling one's own truth can take a real leap of faith and courage--especially for those in marginalized groups.Consider, also, that no one can be moved to care about someone who needs their activism without knowing the STORY the person in need has. We need to know for what and for whom we are fighting to really be moved into action. In the words of the Pantsuit Nation Manifesto, "stories spark change". I have always believed in the power of a story, always. But across the past nearly 7mo, I have had that reaffirmed in the very core of my being, in the DNA of my soul.As I have been a member of the Pantsuit Nation group since the very early days, I have seen literally thousands of personal, lived-in accounts come across the screen of my various devices. I have considered, I have thought, I have laughed, I have cried--in joy, in fear, in sadness, in despair and in anger--and I have been moved to continue fighting for myself and other marginalized groups. I have reaffirmed my commitment to raising an activist in my 4yo daughter--who as of today firmly believes that she can do anything as a female in a way I NEVER did growing up. I have renewed my promise that I will never remain silent in the face of discrimination or hate. I have also seen and discussed with some of the book contributors the sense of empowerment they feel for getting their stories out into the world and heard by an even larger audience than the membership of PSN. I believe that this book is important, and perhaps in ways most wouldn't consider.Some of us already "get" it, and are progressives to begin with. For us, the book is an emotional journey and an affirmation of why we vote as we do and march as we do and argue as we do and work as we do and believe as we do. However, for those who are not already "liberal snowflakes", I defy you to read this book and not walk away from it fundamentally changed.Read the story of Karen and Trudy, and then tell me why marriage equality isn't deserved by everyone.Read what Grace has to say, and then continue to tell me that you are colorblind.Read Hanadi's story, and continue to whisper about "those Muslim's" when you think no one can hear you.Read what Talamieka has to say, and tell me that it should be #alllivesmatter; that #blacklivesmatter isn't deserving of its own hashtag.Read what Rajib had to say to his newborn daughter, and tell me that you don't feel flooded with hope for the future.

I just finished reading Pantsuit Nation, a collection of photos and stories from contributors to the Facebook group that supported Hillary Clinton. I had been added to the group a few weeks before the election, and have been in awe of the hundreds of personal, powerful stories from women (and some men) across a broader spectrum of experiences than I'd ever expect to see in a lifetime.The stories don't stop with the election, and the FB group continues to add a dozen or more stories every day. It's a heart-rending, intensely personal and deeply moving read.

What a beautiful time capsule of the ecstasies and agonies of people of diverse backgrounds, sharing their feelings, their hopes and their fears. Together we are stronger and diversity is the spice of life. Thank you to every person who shared a beautiful part of themselves in this book. Thank you Libby, for bringing us together and for providing us all with a 'scrapbook' of the times we are living in. This book will always be a cherished possession of mine. It is full of hope and strength.

During these dark days of the Trump administration, it's so inspirational and uplifting to read this book of collective stories from members of Pantsuit Nation in this wonderful book. Each day the news of yet another threat to our freedom surfaces from those currently holding elective office in our great nation. To keep the news from depressing me to the point of hopelessness, I now simply read stories from Pantsuit Nation and vow to resist, always!

This is a beautiful book! It really captures what was going on in our country during the tulmutous election, and what is still going on all over the country. It's the sort of book I will be happy to show my children one day, to teach them how truly diverse and wonderful our country is. Politics aside, we have some amazing people in this country!

I just finished reading this book. By the end I was sobbing from joy, sadness, heightened empathy towards people who appear to be different from me, and a feeling of deep connection to the truths shared in this book. Thank you Pantsuit Nation! This book is a priceless gift!

What a nice book on current strong women. This was taken from the Facebook Site and I liked the idea of keeping this on the coffee table for my daughters, nieces and granddaughters and any other women and men who may be interested.

The stories are important and good

This is a very interesting book. It features women who are followers of Hillary Clinton and took the fashion statement that Hillary was well known for as their symbol. It started as a very small group in 2016 and then just flourished over the years. The book is a good reminder and record of the popularity of Hillary and how she has maintained that popularity, especially among women. So it is a book that is aimed mainly at people who favour Hillary Clinton and probably wouldn't be suitable for those that do not. Women of all walks and life are featured with photos and an outline for each one. As I say, very interesting and a nice record of the enthusiasm of women in 2016 who believed in better things.