"WHY WOMEN SHOULD RULE THE WORLD"

-by Dee Dee Myers
2008
Dee Dee Myers. The first woman ever to hold the post of White House Press Secretary. Dee Dee Myers. Six-year consultant on THE WEST WING, and responsible for giving the show much of its verisimilitude. Dee Dee - the real C.J. And author of a wonderful, wonderful book. The title is more attention-grabber than literal, of course (except insomuch as it's not). Much more than a memoir, she supplies scientific evidence for why humanity's condition will improve dramatically once women share equally in all decision-making. While much of that science is highly conjecture, as we're still probably a century away from understanding what "female human nature" is (assuming such a thing even exists), the theories she presents are fascinating and compelling. The biggest difference between men and women lies in the feminine ability to build group relationships, while being less ego-driven. It's also fascinating to learn that while women are on the whole just as smart as men, they also currently live closer to the center of the bell curve (meaning both fewer blazing genuises and fewer blathering morons). Dee Dee offers commentary from other women who have been leaders or firsts. We live in a world where billions of women are still almost entirely subjugated and disempowered, and have reached real equality in none of even the most progressive societies, but Dee Dee's breakdown of what's already been accomplished, and the inevitability of the rising tide of humanity's reintegration, will leave you energized and ready for the future.