Geek girls don't cry : real-life lessons from fictional female characters / Andrea Towers.
Material type:
TextPublisher: New York : Sterling, [2019]Description: 200 pages ; 22 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781454933397
- 1454933399
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Main Library | NonFiction | 305.4 T739 | Available | 33111009161130 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Geek girls don't cry . . . they get strong! Using examples from both real life and pop culture, entertainment writer Andrea Towers provides powerful tips on how women can overcome obstacles.
"An enjoyable read for anyone interested in pop culture, with particular relevance to those working to overcome struggles." -- Booklist (Starred review)
What does it mean for a woman to be strong--especially in a world where our conception of a "hero" is still so heavily influenced by male characters like Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman? Geek Girls Don't Cry explores the subject, offering advice tailor-made for fans of any age. Andrea Towers, who works in public relations at Marvel Entertainment and has written about superheroines for outlets such as Entertainment Weekly , outlines some of the primary traits heroic women can call upon, like resilience, self-acceptance, and bravery, pulling in stories from real-life women as well as figures from the pop-culture pantheon. She also interviews the creators of our favorite fictional heroines, who discuss how they drew from their own experiences to develop these protagonists and how, conversely, their own creations continue to inspire them.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"What does it mean to be strong? Pop culture heroines are strong not just because they fight villains, but because they deal with the same issues we face in real life--addictions, fears, traumas, and other struggles. And with the help of these characters, fans can find inspiration to overcome their own problems and be brave. In this book, Andrea Towers outlines some of the primary traits heroic women can rely upon, like resilience, self-acceptance, and confidence. Also included are insights from psychologists and personal anecdotes from courageous real-life women involved in all facets of pop culture."--Back cover.
Foreword: In the company of badass women -- Introduction -- Overcoming trauma -- Overcoming grief -- Overcoming adversity -- Overcoming depression -- Overcoming isolation -- Conclusion.
Hermoine Granger. Princess Leia. Cersei Lannister. These and other pop culture heroines are strong not just because they fight villains, but because they deal with the same issues we face in real life-- addictions, fears, traumas, and other struggles. And with the help of these characters, fans can find inspiration to overcome their own problems and be brave. Towers outlines some of the primary traits heroic women can rely upon, like resilience, self-acceptance, and confidence. She includes insights from psychologists, as well as personal anecdotes from courageous real-life women involved in all facets of pop culture. -- adapted from back cover and perusal of book.