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Author Carine Fabius shares the path for both men and women to dismantle the Patriarchal system that has plagued our society for so long in the book “Getting to a Better Place.”
The Synopsis
Getting to a Better Place: An Empowering Appeal for Change
Is the current state of things getting you down? This book is your call-to-action!
Written with love and humor, Getting to a Better Place is in the zeitgeist. More than a book—it’s a movement, inspiring young men seeking a brighter future for themselves and future generations to flip the script and make a difference—one simple step at a time.
Giving voice to women who feel unheard, empowering men to move forward in new ways.
It’s not about blame, it’s about better.
Reader quote:
“Not your average book; very insightful and thought-provoking. If you’re a dude, give it a try: a much different perspective on things that make a lot of sense.” Wilfrid N., Civil Servant
The Review
This book immediately spoke to me. Growing up spending so much time with my mom and sister, I’ve always been dumbfounded by the attitude and behavior of men in relation to women in our society, and have always thought that no matter if a person has any role in the way things happen or not, men should always be part of the solution, and not just the problem. The author does a remarkable job of conveying this throughout the book, delving into the harmful indoctrination this system has in place for men growing up without hating or hurling insults at men in general, but instead speaking to men in an effort to educate and help reinforce ideas of partnership between men and women in general.
The balance of statistics and research, with the author’s passion for the material and the humor with which the author writes, made this a compelling book to delve into. The need to get rid of these hard-hitting ideas that gender norms are set in stone was perfectly summarized when the author studied the difference between male, man, and macho, while also delving into serious movements like the Me Too movement and why it was so vital and important to our society, and how men reconsidered how they approached and treated women. These topics were handled with honest, upfront, and thought-provoking writing.
The Verdict
Insightful, compelling, and engaging, author Carine Fabius’s “Getting to a Better Place” is a must-read nonfiction book and guide to gender, relationships, and societal movements. The depth of research and relatability of the scenarios in each chapter, along with the author’s writing style in general, will keep readers invested in the book, and the value of the lessons and the overall movement this book inspires will have readers returning to it time and time again. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!
Rating: 10/10
About the Author
If you’ve landed on my site, it means you’ve found someone whose life and business revolves around the arts—the literary arts, visual arts and body art. People exposed to the arts at an early age develop the crucial life skills of engaged and discerning citizens. The so-called Bohemian Factor has also demonstrated that the presence of artists in an area impacts housing values and regional incomes in a crazy positive way! Here’s to living the magical and creative life, and embracing the often-challenging destiny that comes with it. I love to write. I am the author of six fiction and non-fiction books. I also blogged for Huffpost for 10 years on the arts, culture, lifestyle, politics, and business until they shut down their blogger platform.
I am also an art dealer, owner of Galerie Lakaye, a contemporary ethnic art gallery specializing in Haitian art. Visit us at http://www.galerielakaye.com. I love curating art exhibitions and do so for museums, municipal art galleries, and other public spaces. Finally, I am the owner of Lakaye Studio, which introduced henna tattoos to the West Coast in 1997. We manufacture temporary tattoo kits that we sell to stores and direct to customers at www.earthhenna.com.
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