Fight Like a Mother
How a Grassroots Movement Took on the Gun Lobby and Why Women Will Change the World
By Shannon Watts | Publisher: HarperCollins
About the book
Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged and decided to do something about it. What started as a simple Facebook group to connect with other frustrated parents grew into Moms Demand Action, a national movement with millions of supporters and a powerful grassroots network of local chapters in all 50 states. Shannon has been called \"the NRA’s worst nightmare”—and her army of moms have bravely gone up against the gun lobby, showing up in their signature red shirts, blocking the hallways of congress with their strollers, electing gun sense candidates and running for office themselves, proving that if the 80 million moms in this country come together, they can put an end to gun violence.
Fight Like a Mother is the incredible account how one mother’s cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress. Along with stories of perseverance, courage, and compassion, Watts shines a light on the unique power of women—starting with what they have, leading with their maternal strengths, and doubling down instead of backing down. While not everyone can be on the front lines lobbying congress, every mom is already a multi-tasking organizer, and Shannon explains how to go from amateur activist to having a real impact in your community and beyond. Fight Like a Mother will inspire everyone—mothers and fathers, students and teachers, lawmakers, and anyone motivated to enact change—to get to work transforming hearts and minds, and passing laws that save lives.
How can one person make a difference against one of the most powerful lobbies in America?
- From Outrage to Action: The incredible true story of how Shannon Watts, a stay-at-home mom, started a national movement from her kitchen table with a single Facebook page.
- Community Organizing: A step-by-step playbook for turning passion into power, from building a team and raising your voice to making a real impact in your community.
- The Power of Mothers: Discover how to lead with maternal strengths, build a powerful network of “soul sisters,” and channel your unique skills into effective advocacy.
- David vs Goliath: Go behind the scenes of the fight against the gun lobby and learn the tactics that made Moms Demand Action the “NRA’s worst nightmare.”
Editions of Fight Like a Mother
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780062892584
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062892638
Read an Excerpt
Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged and decided to do something about it. What started as a simple Facebook group to connect with other frustrated parents grew into Moms Demand Action, a national movement with millions of supporters and a powerful grassroots network of local chapters in all 50 states. Shannon has been called \"the NRA’s worst nightmare”—and her army of moms have bravely gone up against the gun lobby, showing up in their signature red shirts, blocking the hallways of congress with their strollers, electing gun sense candidates and running for office themselves, proving that if the 80 million moms in this country come together, they can put an end to gun violence.
Fight Like a Mother is the incredible account how one mother’s cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress. Along with stories of perseverance, courage, and compassion, Watts shines a light on the unique power of women—starting with what they have, leading with their maternal strengths, and doubling down instead of backing down. While not everyone can be on the front lines lobbying congress, every mom is already a multi-tasking organizer, and Shannon explains how to go from amateur activist to having a real impact in your community and beyond. Fight Like a Mother will inspire everyone—mothers and fathers, students and teachers, lawmakers, and anyone motivated to enact change—to get to work transforming hearts and minds, and passing laws that save lives.
How can one person make a difference against one of the most powerful lobbies in America?
- From Outrage to Action: The incredible true story of how Shannon Watts, a stay-at-home mom, started a national movement from her kitchen table with a single Facebook page.
- Community Organizing: A step-by-step playbook for turning passion into power, from building a team and raising your voice to making a real impact in your community.
- The Power of Mothers: Discover how to lead with maternal strengths, build a powerful network of “soul sisters,” and channel your unique skills into effective advocacy.
- David vs Goliath: Go behind the scenes of the fight against the gun lobby and learn the tactics that made Moms Demand Action the “NRA’s worst nightmare.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fight Like a Mother about?
Shannon Watts was a stay-at-home mom folding laundry when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary flashed across the television screen. In one moment, she went from outraged to engaged and decided to do something about it. What started as a simple Facebook group to connect with other frustrated parents grew into Moms Demand Action, a national movement with millions of supporters and a powerful grassroots network of local chapters in all 50 states. Shannon has been called \"the NRA’s worst nightmare”—and her army of moms have bravely gone up against the gun lobby, showing up in their signature red shirts, blocking the hallways of congress with their strollers, electing gun sense candidates and running for office themselves, proving that if the 80 million moms in this country come together, they can put an end to gun violence.
Fight Like a Mother is the incredible account how one mother’s cry for change became the driving force behind gun safety progress. Along with stories of perseverance, courage, and compassion, Watts shines a light on the unique power of women—starting with what they have, leading with their maternal strengths, and doubling down instead of backing down. While not everyone can be on the front lines lobbying congress, every mom is already a multi-tasking organizer, and Shannon explains how to go from amateur activist to having a real impact in your community and beyond. Fight Like a Mother will inspire everyone—mothers and fathers, students and teachers, lawmakers, and anyone motivated to enact change—to get to work transforming hearts and minds, and passing laws that save lives.
How can one person make a difference against one of the most powerful lobbies in America?
- From Outrage to Action: The incredible true story of how Shannon Watts, a stay-at-home mom, started a national movement from her kitchen table with a single Facebook page.
- Community Organizing: A step-by-step playbook for turning passion into power, from building a team and raising your voice to making a real impact in your community.
- The Power of Mothers: Discover how to lead with maternal strengths, build a powerful network of “soul sisters,” and channel your unique skills into effective advocacy.
- David vs Goliath: Go behind the scenes of the fight against the gun lobby and learn the tactics that made Moms Demand Action the “NRA’s worst nightmare.”
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Fight Like a Mother?
History and Archaeology > History > General and world history
Where can I read a sample of Fight Like a Mother?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062892584
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Fight Like a Mother?
Shannon Watts
Who is the Publisher of the book Fight Like a Mother?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Fight Like a Mother is available as paperback(ISBN 9780062892584) and ebook(ISBN 9780062892638)
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