{"product_id":"owning-our-ovaries-dawn-bates-9781919400716","title":"Owning Our Ovaries","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwning Our Ovaries is a definitive work on women's resilience, agency and transformation. Bringing together seven women from around the world, the book offers a compelling collection of personal histories that confront miscarriage, endometriosis, domestic and systemic abuse, rape, addiction and the cultural silencing that so often follows. These stories are not framed as tragedy but as evidence of the power, intellect and courage women bring to their own healing and leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt its core, this book stands for possibility. It shows what becomes achievable when women speak the truth of their lives without fear or apology. Each chapter reveals a woman who refused to be diminished, who turned pain into advocacy and isolation into impact. The result is a body of work that dismantles excuses, restores perspective and encourages readers to step into their own authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAligned with the International Day for the Prevention of Violence Against Women and Girls, Owning Our Ovaries serves as both a mirror and a call to action. It reflects the lived realities of countless women throughout history and highlights the urgency of cultural and systemic change today. For students, researchers and readers committed to understanding women's experiences through a global and historical lens, this book offers depth, clarity and rare honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs part of Dawn Bates' long-standing mission to reshape narratives around women's lives, the book continues her work in human rights, social justice and cultural cohesion. Her authorship and publishing legacy is known for elevating voices that challenge the status quo with intelligence, integrity and courage. Owning Our Ovaries belongs firmly within this tradition, offering both scholarship and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book is a vital resource for women seeking strength, solidarity or a spark of courage they can borrow while finding their own. It is equally valuable for readers who want to better understand the pressures, expectations and systems shaping women's lives across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll royalties are being donated to Endometriosis UK to support education, advocacy and essential services. This ensures the impact of these stories extends far beyond the page and contributes directly to improving women's health and wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOwning Our Ovaries is not only a compelling read. It is a testament to what women can and do rise from, and a powerful addition to any bookshelf focused on women's history, social change and the leadership that emerges when truth is finally spoken. This is a must-read for those ready to learn, reflect and act.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dawn Bates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919400710\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781919400716\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DBI Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 204\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.43d","brand":"Dawn Bates","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50664681111807,"sku":"9781919400716","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a0f8572a-9255-4415-8319-c8a6183850f6.jpg?v=1792008677","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/owning-our-ovaries-dawn-bates-9781919400716","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}