THE CONFIDENCE CODE The Science and Art of Self-AssuranceWhat Women Should Know

Two accomplished reporters combine cutting-edge research and compelling case studies to show how women don’t feel as confident as men and what they can do about it. With an obvious command of her craft, Sandy Rustin’s performance is notable not only for the easy-to-hear sweetness of her voice but also for her keen ability to sound more assertive when the authors have an important point to make. Her approach commands respect and makes this timely book sound as empowering as it is enlightening. With its colorful stories of women in a variety of professional fields, this is a smoothly written and helpful examination of how pervasive self-doubt is among women, especially in the subtle ways they overthink performance situations, fear conflict and disapproval, and have trouble recovering from defeat and failure. T.W. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2014]