Description
She Said
Book Summary
This book is the first-person account of the journalistic investigation that uncovered Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse and propelled the #MeToo movement. The Pulitzer Prize-winning authors narrate with the pace of a thriller how they convinced victims to break their silence in front of one of the most powerful men in Hollywood. The reader will find an exhaustive testimony on the courage of the women who spoke out and the mechanisms used to cover up decades of crimes. It is a fundamental work for understanding how investigative journalism can generate profound social change.
What is it about?
The work describes the investigation carried out by journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey for The New York Times, which revealed a network of sexual abuse, harassment, and cover-ups orchestrated by producer Harvey Weinstein over several decades. The book details the conversations with actresses and employees who, despite threats and non-disclosure agreements, decided to tell their experiences. It also exposes the legal and pressure tactics that Weinstein employed to silence victims and derail the investigation. What began as a specific case transformed into a pillar of the #MeToo movement, demonstrating how male power took advantage of women in the workplace and hid its crimes.
Main Themes
- Sexual abuse and harassment in the entertainment industry
- Investigative journalism and its social impact
- Mechanisms of power and cover-ups in workplace environments
- Feminism and collective denunciation movements like #MeToo
- Courage and resilience of victims in the face of intimidation
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in investigative journalism, feminism, and contemporary social movements. It is also an essential read for those seeking to understand the dynamics of abuse of power in the workplace and the role of the press in exposing injustice. It will be especially relevant for students of communication, journalism, and social sciences, as well as anyone who wishes to learn the ins and outs of one of the most emblematic cases in the fight against sexual harassment.
What this book offers
- A detailed and truthful vision of how one of the most influential journalistic investigations of the 21st century was developed.
- Direct testimony from the victims, showing the process of trust and mutual support necessary to break the silence.
- An analysis of the legal and corporate mechanisms that allow for the cover-up of abuse by powerful people.
- A deep understanding of the origin and significance of the #MeToo movement.
- A lesson on the importance of rigorous journalism as a tool for social change.
Technical Specifications
- Author: KANTOR, JODI; TWOHEY, MEGAN
- Publisher: LIBROS DEL K.O, S.L.L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: LITERARY ESSAYS, REPORTAGE AND COLLECTION OF JOURNALISTIC ARTICLES, SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT, FEMINISM AND FEMINIST THEORY
- Collection: NARRATIVE
- Edition Date: March 2021
- Number of pages: 390
- Weight: 711 g
Editorial Review
She Said is a work of narrative journalism that combines informational rigor with a structure typical of a thriller, making it accessible and attractive to a wide audience. Its main value lies in the direct testimony of the authors, which allows the reader to learn about the investigation process from the inside. The book not only documents a historic case but offers keys to understanding how power structures can be challenged through collective courage and journalistic work. It is an essential read for those who want to understand the real scope of the #MeToo movement and the transformative role of the press.