Defy : the power of no in a world that demands yes
(2025)

Nonfiction

Book

Call Numbers:
303.32/SAH,S

1 Holds on 2 Copies

Availability

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Details

PUBLISHED
New York : One World, an imprint of Random House, 2025
EDITION
First edition
DESCRIPTION

xxviii, 280 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

ISBN/ISSN
9780593445778, 0593445775 :, 0593445775, 9780593445778
LANGUAGE
English
NOTES

Introduction: Moving the knee -- Part one: A true yes. Wired to comply ; Tension is your strength ; Know your true yes ; Break free from influence ; Reclaim your power -- Part two: A true no. Find your true no ; The false defiance trap ; Who gets to defy? ; Quiet defiance -- Part three. Becoming a moral maverick. Who am I? ; The right place and time ; The superpower of responsibility ; Level up ; You don't have to be brave -- Conclusion: Dare to defy -- Reader's guide. A conversation with Dr. Sunita Sah ; Glossary ; Appendix ; Discussion questions

"Why is it so hard to speak up, even when we know something's wrong? This is the definitive book on defiance, a clear-eyed dissection of the forces that silence us, featuring groundbreaking research and legendary stories alongside everyday examples and strategies for how to unleash the power of a "True No.""--