On the latest episode of Editors Unedited, Hilary Swanson, an editor at HarperOne, interviewed Shannon Watts, author of Fight Like a Mother.
Fight Like a Mother is the powerful story of how one mother’s cry for action started a national women’s movement—Moms Demand Action—to fight some of the richest and most powerful people in America: the gun lobby. It is an inspiring record of how outraged mothers became engaged citizens, creating a powerful grassroots network of local chapters in all 50 states.
Fight Like a Mother explores the unique power of women. While not everyone can be on the front lines of the fight, every mom is already an organizer, and Shannon shows them how to put their skills to use in their own community, in their own way. Bringing activism into the everyday, Fight Like a Mother will inspire everyone—mothers and fathers, students and teachers, lawmakers, and every citizen outraged, angry, and motivated to work for change—transforming hearts, minds, and laws, and most importantly, show them how to honor their values with action.
In the interview, Shannon discusses how she started Moms Demand Action, explaining that you don't need a lot of experience to get involved in a cause you are passionate about to make a difference. Listen to the episode below:
Be sure to download an egalley of Fight Like a Mother on Edelweiss now and check out Moms Demand Action here.
-Lainey