Listen free for 30 days
Listen with offer
-
Brave
- Narrated by: Rose McGowan
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
Failed to add items
Add to basket failed.
Add to wishlist failed.
Remove from wishlist failed.
Adding to library failed
Follow podcast failed
Unfollow podcast failed
£0.00 for first 30 days
Brave
Buy Now for £12.99
No valid payment method on file.
We are sorry. We are not allowed to sell this product with the selected payment method
Summary
"My life, as you will read, has taken me from one cult to another. BRAVE is the story of how I fought my way out of these cults and reclaimed my life. I want to help you do the same." -Rose McGowan
A revealing memoir and empowering manifesto – A voice for generations
Rose McGowan was born in one cult and came of age in another, more visible cult: Hollywood.
In a strange world where she was continually on display, stardom soon became a personal nightmare of constant exposure and sexualization. Rose escaped into the world of her mind, something she had done as a child, and into high-profile relationships. Every detail of her personal life became public, and the realities of an inherently sexist industry emerged with every script, role, public appearance, and magazine cover. The Hollywood machine packaged her as a sexualized bombshell, hijacking her image and identity and marketing them for profit.
Hollywood expected Rose to be silent and cooperative and to stay the path. Instead, she rebelled and asserted her true identity and voice. She reemerged unscripted, courageous, victorious, angry, smart, fierce, unapologetic, controversial, and real as f*ck.
BRAVE is her raw, honest, and poignant memoir/manifesto—a no-holds-barred, pull-no-punches account of the rise of a millennial icon, fearless activist, and unstoppable force for change who is determined to expose the truth about the entertainment industry, dismantle the concept of fame, shine a light on a multibillion-dollar business built on systemic misogyny, and empower people everywhere to wake up and be BRAVE.
Includes two original songs by Rose McGowan.
Listeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
“Brave is a blisteringly raw, angry and graphic account of a life marred by growing up in a cult, abuse and tragedy… there are few who have dared to be as brutally honest and angry about their treatment by the Hollywood machine as McGowan.” i News
“Her memoir is an unapologetically furious read. Sweary, raw and unrefined, Brave is female rage as it is rarely allowed to be seen.” The Pool
“Sensationally explosive”, “A battle cry you want to get behind.” The Sunday Times Culture
“This memoir is more than just Brave, it’s a game-changing, tooth bared roar of defiance” The Mail on Sunday
“McGowan set out to write a book that examines abuse, and she has done just that.” The Guardian
“Rose McGowan’s courage is palpable in an exposé that condemns Hollywood misogyny and the ‘monster’” The Observer
‘She urges readers to be brave and take control of their lives too.’ The Big Issue North
The book doesn’t wallow in misery. Far from it. It’s a stirring and engaging story of survival. It is also a call to arms, a manifesto for the women of Hollywood and of the world.’ Harper’s Bazaar
‘Honest and at times heartbreaking memoir’ Gay Times
What listeners say about Brave
Average customer ratingsReviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Miia
- 28-06-20
All power to Rose!
Everyone should read/listen this book! It'll make you feel uncomfortable at times, but imagine how Rose has actually gone through all that crap.
Rose has a pleasant voice to listen to so thank goodness she did not outsource the narration. :)
What a story and what a woman!
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
2 people found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kindle Customer
- 11-01-21
Be brave
Thought provoking life story to take heed of. Very brave of her to tell her story so openly, for all women to strive to be stronger in life and live to the full, without men pushing the down.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Jenny Manners
- 01-07-21
excellent book
an excellent read, and a requirement for all women. She is Brave to challenge the world.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 05-03-19
This book needs to be read by as many women as possible.
This has opened my eyes and I will never be treated badly again.The author has a great insight after all her life experiences. I found this book very emotional and I love how she shows care for other.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- RC
- 23-05-21
Stunning! almost on a par with slaughterhouse 5.
I became aware of Rose after seeing her on Jimmy Dore show on youtube. A great interview.
This book is amazing. Its a razor sharp analysis of cults and in particular the cult of personality and celebrity that dominates America.
As a white male I was hesitant to buy this as I thought it would be another "Men are awful" "down with the patriarchy" diatribe.
There are elements of that but the book has a more matter of fact tone rather than spitting with rage. The rage is still there but its controlled. There is also an element of survival through using men.
This book is more balanced and more sophisticated than simplistic messages. This book is grounded in reality of her life experience. Men (and women) are capable of great evil but that is not the whole story.
A fascinating inside look into the propaganda machine that is Hollywood.
I would love to see Rose talk to Noam Chomsky about propaganda and Jordan Peterson about the psychology of cults.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
1 person found this helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- sharmin
- 13-01-22
incredible
Rose’s story is incredible and emotional. Her recount of traumatic experiences is very moving, sad and shocking.
It shines a light on the horrors of Hollywood
She acknowledges her own Privilege although she has gone through so much.
Very beautifully done.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Kunde
- 09-03-18
Very inspiring
The book is read by the author herself and she does a great job although she does swear considerably but her story is very moving and inspiring.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Sarah Seaton
- 20-07-18
masterpiece
from beginning to end I was hooked
amazing story I loved every part didn't want to pause and I was glued in
amazing description memorable moments was half way through
amazing
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- P Uk
- 15-01-20
Loath fear and be Brave
I was hoping for more about the Roman Farrow account but it’s not included. Yet this is good background on Hollywood machine and what it does to white women who have to fight to get ahead. It was good too to hear Rose narrate her own story in her own way bookending with her music. I like her comment that she loathes fear.
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Kathy
- 08-09-19
Excellent
So much to ensure throughout her life so yes Brave is the correct title, I just wish rather than being brave that her attitude was considered normal x
Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.
You voted on this review!
You reported this review!