Congrats on the book. I've not read it but just watched you on American Thought Leaders and was impressed with your keen and articulate insights that cut through the lies about who we are that people uncomfortably accept. I'm also shocked to think that your insights are presumptively reserved for the "conservative minded" by young people, because even though that's my world view, it explains a great deal more than effects problems or blind spots.
Congrats! Raising my gen z girl was a challenge. But I kept her out of that culture as much as possible. I had to be alternative in my approaches. But she thinks me for it now and really appreciate what she was spared, even though it wasn't all of it, and even though she's on tik tok a lot nowadays as a young adult!
Many congratulations again, Freya! The book is just what we need – and sets out clearly the situation for so many girls and young women, in a way that I have seen lived out so many times in the counselling room. Therapy is not the answer – which is one of the reasons why I left school counselling. A complete reset is needed, and you are pointing a large arrow in the direction we should take. The biggest issue is that the needs of children have been relegated to the bottom of the pile for a couple of generations now, while adult desires and expectations are prioritised – whether we are taking about individuals or corporations. My main aim now is to see the needs of children (the real needs, not the helicopter parent type) lead both in policy and practice, in both public and private life. After all, raising healthy, resilient adults of the next generation is our first responsibility.
Have you actually read the book, or any of Freya’s other writing? I doubt it.
Likewise, have you seen what has happened to girls and young women in recent decades – how they have been commodified and pornified, how they appear to lack any agency in their own lives (which is extraordinary to those of us a generation older), and above all, how deeply unhappy and dysfunctional so many are? Absolutely none of this is in young women’s best interests.
Freya makes some very astute observations, reminds of us truths which are deeply hard to hear for a certain kind of person, and very definitely wants something better for future generations of girls. I, for one, am profoundly grateful.
Freya certainly acknowledges the very real differences between women and men – but nowhere does she call for 'giving authority back to men'. In fact, she calls for girls to be allowed to be girls, and women to be women – rather than accepting that the best way to be a woman is to be as much like a man as possible.
You mention Biblical womanhood – womanhood as described in the Old Testament is entirely typical of the time. However, in the New Testament, we see those 'norms' overturned. Christianity has done more for women and children than any other belief system or ideology (including feminism). All the great social reforms of the nineteenth and twentieth century were rooted in Christianity, as is the idea of charity. Man and woman are equal in the eyes of God, and all human beings have intrinsic value. These views were entirely counter-cultural in the ancient Roman world in which Jesus lived, and the pagan world beyond.
Congratulations, Freya! I was a middle school youth pastor 12 years ago, and am now watching those same Gen. Z women navigate today's complexities. I know your writing will help many like them feel seen and heard, in a digital world that does neither.
The moment I have been waiting for!! 🎉🎉
Finally, I’ve been waiting for years it feels like 🤣🤣🤣
Congrats on the book. I've not read it but just watched you on American Thought Leaders and was impressed with your keen and articulate insights that cut through the lies about who we are that people uncomfortably accept. I'm also shocked to think that your insights are presumptively reserved for the "conservative minded" by young people, because even though that's my world view, it explains a great deal more than effects problems or blind spots.
Thank you so much, that’s very kind of you to say!
More true than kind; keep up the good work addressing what's real when reality is unpopular. "Truth will set you free!"
Congrats! Raising my gen z girl was a challenge. But I kept her out of that culture as much as possible. I had to be alternative in my approaches. But she thinks me for it now and really appreciate what she was spared, even though it wasn't all of it, and even though she's on tik tok a lot nowadays as a young adult!
Marvelous book! I live in Washington and it would be marvelous if you had an event here!
And it's SUCH a great book! Ordered copies for friends as well!
Yay! Amazon delivered my copy yesterday.
Grabbed my copy yesterday and already enjoying it. Such an insightful read🫶
Aw thank you so much!
Just requested a copy from your publisher to review where I am a regular book reviewer. Can't wait to get it!
I bought it on Amazon yesterday! I love your writing and your thinking.
Thank you so much!
Congratulations! 🇺🇸
Congratulations Freya! My pre-ordered copy is arriving today!
Anyone down for a book club? I am sooooo looking forward to devour this one. ♥
Many congratulations again, Freya! The book is just what we need – and sets out clearly the situation for so many girls and young women, in a way that I have seen lived out so many times in the counselling room. Therapy is not the answer – which is one of the reasons why I left school counselling. A complete reset is needed, and you are pointing a large arrow in the direction we should take. The biggest issue is that the needs of children have been relegated to the bottom of the pile for a couple of generations now, while adult desires and expectations are prioritised – whether we are taking about individuals or corporations. My main aim now is to see the needs of children (the real needs, not the helicopter parent type) lead both in policy and practice, in both public and private life. After all, raising healthy, resilient adults of the next generation is our first responsibility.
Have you actually read the book, or any of Freya’s other writing? I doubt it.
Likewise, have you seen what has happened to girls and young women in recent decades – how they have been commodified and pornified, how they appear to lack any agency in their own lives (which is extraordinary to those of us a generation older), and above all, how deeply unhappy and dysfunctional so many are? Absolutely none of this is in young women’s best interests.
Freya makes some very astute observations, reminds of us truths which are deeply hard to hear for a certain kind of person, and very definitely wants something better for future generations of girls. I, for one, am profoundly grateful.
Freya certainly acknowledges the very real differences between women and men – but nowhere does she call for 'giving authority back to men'. In fact, she calls for girls to be allowed to be girls, and women to be women – rather than accepting that the best way to be a woman is to be as much like a man as possible.
You mention Biblical womanhood – womanhood as described in the Old Testament is entirely typical of the time. However, in the New Testament, we see those 'norms' overturned. Christianity has done more for women and children than any other belief system or ideology (including feminism). All the great social reforms of the nineteenth and twentieth century were rooted in Christianity, as is the idea of charity. Man and woman are equal in the eyes of God, and all human beings have intrinsic value. These views were entirely counter-cultural in the ancient Roman world in which Jesus lived, and the pagan world beyond.
Congratulations, Freya! I was a middle school youth pastor 12 years ago, and am now watching those same Gen. Z women navigate today's complexities. I know your writing will help many like them feel seen and heard, in a digital world that does neither.
Freya,
I just finished your book.
One word: Amazing!
It’s very intentional and extremely enlightening about the history and how we got here.
I have a 15-year-old niece. I’m planning to give her five books when she graduates from high school. This is one of the five books.