Stand: A memoir on activism. A manual for progress. What really happens when we stand on the front lines of change.

by Kathryn Bertine

Overview

What really happens on the front lines of change? For Bertine, a former ESPN columnist and professional cyclist, advocating for gender equality wasn't even on her radar in 2007. By 2017, everything changed. Global petitions, documentary filmmaking, pressure groups, secret meetings, bullying managers, brain injuries, devastating depression, healing victories... the decade-long span of one woman's foray into activism was rife with difficulties. But also a journey of hope, passion, courage and triumph. With unabashed honesty, irreverence, history, humor and authenticity, Bertine's memoir takes us behind the scenes of what really happens when we stand up and fight for what we believe. And why we must. Proving that we all have the power to create change, STAND delivers a timely and poignant message to readers from all walks of life: The journey toward equal opportunity is always worth the struggle. Kathryn Bertine is an author, activist, filmmaker, public speaker and retired professional athlete. She's written four nonfiction books, All the Sundays Yet to Come, As Good As Gold, The Road Less Taken and Stand. Her documentary film, Half the Road, can be found on iTunes, Amazon Prime and Vimeo. A former columnist and editor at ESPN, she now serves as CEO of Homestretch Foundation. A native New Yorker and dual citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis, Bertine lives in Tucson, Arizona. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Insta @kathrynbertine and www.kathrynbertine.com

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781735901428
Publisher:	New Shelf Press
Publication date:	01/28/2021
Series:	Bertine Series (New Shelf Press) , #3
Pages:	410
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.84(d)

About the Author

Kathryn Bertine is an author, activist, filmmaker, public speaker and retired professional athlete. She's written four nonfiction books, All the Sundays Yet to Come, As Good As Gold, The Road Less Taken and Stand. Her documentary film, Half the Road, can be found on iTunes, Amazon and Vimeo. A former columnist and editor at ESPN, she now serves as CEO of Homestretch Foundation. A native New Yorker and dual citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis, Bertine lives in Tucson, Arizona. Follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Insta @kathrynbertine and www.kathrynbertine.com

Editorial Reviews

"On and off the bicycle, Kathryn Bertine has always chosen the challenging road. Whether it was her tenacious battle for equal road at the Tour de France, or her soul-searching comeback from a traumatic crash, Bertine's career as an athlete and advocate has been marked by courage, determinedness and an unshakeable sense of humor. STAND is an inspiring testament to the power of choosing the challenging road, and it demonstrates how lucky all of sports - not just cycling - is to have Kathryn Bertine." -Jason Gay, The Wall Street Journal. Author of Little Victories.

"In STAND, Kathryn Bertine delivers more than a memoir - she presents a bold, honest blueprint for achieving change. All women who've had to work harder, stronger, and smarter to be recognized will identify with Kathryn's fight for women's inclusion at the Tour de France - a journey that was both painful and joyful (sometimes at the same time), and during which she met entrenched resistance at every step. Kathryn's story will inspire all readers - men and women, athletes or not - with strategies supporting a simple premise: when you want to achieve something, you set your goal, and you go out and make it happen no matter the obstacles. For anyone who doubts Kathryn's - or his or her own - ability to affect change, STAND dares you to ditch your doubts and get to work." -Kyrsten Sinema, first female U.S. Senator for Arizona and IRONMAN triathlete.

"No one takes a stand like Kathryn Bertine. Rider, writer and above all activist she has fought long and hard for everyone to share the road. As a collaborator and interviewee she's warm, witty and above all wise, as a writer she has the rare talent of infusing activism with humour and it's her intelligence and humanity that makes STAND such a compelling, honest and kick ass (could substitute inspiring but you're a kick ass) read." -Suze Clemitson, The Guardian (UK).

"I remember the first bike race I watched after retiring from seven years of pro cycling. Looking at the mob of flesh and carbon fiber flying around the European countryside, I couldn't believe I ever did that. How hard I worked to barely eke out a living... I still feel lucky that I survived. Reading STAND, I realize I had it easy. Kathryn Bertine is a force of a human, a great athlete and a brilliant, funny author. Men and women alike will find STAND inspires, entertains, and educates." -Phil Gaimon, professional cyclist. Author of Draft Animals.

"Candid, raw, insightful, honest. As a four-time Olympian in ice hockey, I'm no stranger to the barriers women face in male-dominated sports. Bertine's story goes far beyond sports. Her memoir is unique, her manual is necessary. STAND will resonate with anyone who wonders what it takes to create change and move the dial forward." -Angela Ruggiero, Olympic Gold Medalist. Author of Breaking the Ice.

"Great. Another book by a chick. Completely missed the mark. Didn't have any recipes or life-hacks for vacuuming. Just relentless optimism, indefatigable kindness and delusional visions of justice. I want a refund. But if you like this equality bullshit, Bertine's a fucking good writer and STAND is pretty good for a girl." -Doug Stanhope, comedian. Author of Digging Up Mother.

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