A Woman's Work
| Author | Harriet Harman |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Memoir |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House |
Publication date | 2017-02-02 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| ISBN | 9780241274941 |
A Woman's Work is a 2017 political memoir by British politician Harriet Harman.[1]
Contents
[edit]The book draws upon her experience as a frontbencher in several Labour shadow cabinets and cabinets.[1] The Financial Times described it as lacking in "gossip" or "malice", saying that Harman should be "applauded" for this.[2]
In the book, Harman describes her disappointment that there had never been a female Labour Prime Minister.[3]
Reception
[edit]The book was received mixed reviews by critics.
According to the Financial Times, the book "disappoints" because of the lack of gossip.[2] The book was reviewed very favourably by The Guardian.[4] The book was reviewed favourably in The Telegraph.[5] The book was reviewed negatively in The Times by Tim Shipman, with the writing described as "undoubtedly bland", even while praising Harman.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Hinsliff, Gaby (1 February 2017). "A Woman's Work by Harriet Harman review – a life confronting sexism". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ a b Gordon, Sarah (3 February 2017). "A Woman's Work by Harriet Harman — without malice". Financial Times. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Graham, Jane (13 February 2017). "Harriet Harman: "I'm gutted there's been no female Labour Prime Minister"". Big Issue. Archived from the original on 15 April 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Cadwalladr, Carole (29 January 2017). "Harriet Harman: 'I don't want to be not-liked. It's just that nobody did for nearly 20 years'". The Observer. ISSN 0029-7712. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Riddell, Mary (3 February 2017). "How Harriet Harman took on the cavemen of Westminster — and won". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.
- ^ Shipman, Tim (29 January 2017). "Books: A Woman's Work by Harriet Harman". The Times. Archived from the original on 15 April 2025. Retrieved 15 April 2025.