NOT A Father's Daughter

NOT a Father’s Daughter is an intimate portrait of a woman who unknowingly declared at the age of eight that she would not be a puppet on a string, not a father’s daughter. Unaware of why her resolve to reject patriarchal dogma was so strong, Elizabeth reflects on how she observed the world around her and fought the injustices she encountered. Interwoven into her memories and experiences, an inspiring manifesto springs forth for women and men, with equal measures of spirit and soul.Candid and unapologetic, with courage and compassion, she explores important and controversial issues of the day. Through thought-provoking analysis, she sheds light on the ways the acquired mind upholds traditional gender roles and thereby the patriarchy.Drenched with a zeal for justice, and with a powerful and engaging voice, Elizabeth exposes the clandestine, venomous practices that keep both women and men oppressed and struggling, relegated to the shadows. Through provocative questions, readers will participate in a lively, thoughtful reflection of their own lives and the issues swirling around them.With candor and wisdom, Elizabeth’s call to action requires a dismantling of the acquired gender differences. This call to action requires the bonding together of both men and women of all ages, of all ethnicities. This call to action requires the soul and spirit and the compassion and courage of each of us to decimate the efforts of those who pummel and plunder our institutions, our cultures, our country, our world. Read more