An anthology of Australian female memoir Lee co-edited with Maria Katsonis
Good daughters hold their tongues, obey their elders and let their families determine their destiny. Rebellious Daughters are just the opposite.
In Rebellious Daughters, some of Australia’s most talented female writers share intimate and touching stories of rebellion and independence as they defy the expectations of parents and society to find their place in the world.
Powerful, funny and poignant, these stories explore everything from getting caught in seedy nightclubs to lifelong family conflicts and marrying too young. Beautifully written, profoundly honest and always relatable, every story is a unique retelling that celebrates the rebellious daughter within us all.
Not every woman is a mother, grandmother, aunty or sister – but all women are daughters.
Rebellious Daughters was mentioned in The books we loved: Australian writers nominate their favourite reads of 2016 in The Age & listed in 17 Nonfiction Books out in August 2016 that you need to read this summer in Bustle.com
What reviewers say:
The glorious anthology demonstrates that it takes determination and skill to violate the “dutiful daughter” tag.
Claire Wright, Favourite Reads 2016, The Age/Sydney Morning Herald.
Rebellious Daughters is brimming with wise, funny, intimate stories.
Financial Review
Rebellious Daughters is just as notable for its portrait of families in joy and crisis, struggling to adhere to the expectations of the ‘‘good’’ family, as it is for the rebellion of daughters.
The Australian
Some terrific Australian female writers offer their own stories of rebellion and the search for independence.
Herald Sun
Do yourself a favour and read Rebellious Daughters – a generous insight into the exquisite quandaries of growing into yourself; a loving portrait of the journeys that birthed the women of our generation. 4 stars
Peril Magazine
This is an extraordinary collection of memoir – so readable, so interesting… this eclectic mix of women authors that truly reflects the breadth and depth of contemporary Australian women writers. 4 stars
The Reviewers
This is the sort of book that would make a brilliant gift for the women in your life, a gentle reminder that we each have the power to shape our own lives, and a much needed reminder that the world won’t end should we dare to say ‘no’… 4 stars
Hush Hush Biz
Engaging, sometimes shocking, but thoroughly generous and warm-hearted book.
Whispering Gums
Several times I found myself holding my breath at the raw honesty of some of the contributors… It’s well worth a read.
Devoted Ecclectic
This is a well-balanced collection of memoirs that charts the “complicated map of parent-daughter relationships”.
4 stars’ Books + Publishing
All of the writers… bring something of worth to the feast.
Sydney Morning Herald & The Age
Honest storytelling and brilliant writing. 4.5 stars.
The Big Issue
In Katsonis and Kofman’s collection, to write the self is to claim it, concomitant with the process of growing up, of becoming woman.
Text Journal
A collection of incredibly raw, emotional and often brave stories from some of Australia’s greatest female writers.
Daily Mercury
Easy to read, painfully honest, yet interspersed with wry humor, these engrossing memoirs sensitively describe parents, daughters, sisters and grandparents with snappy dialogue and a fast pace. 4.5 stars
Good Reading Magazine
Editors Maria Katsonis and Lee Kofman have curated a challenging and important collection of pieces.
Lip Magazine
In this book all of the messiness and cruelty of life is on display.
Newtown Review of Books
Rebellious Daughters, a consciously controversial collection of short works by female Australian writers, is a feisty compendium of creative nonfiction.
Readings
A book that all readers of fine non fiction will thoroughly enjoy.
Tagg
I adored that the rebellious nature of each woman was captured and celebrated in such a raw and glorious manner.
AusRom
Australian female writers share some amazing true stories of life changing moments… Recommended.
Kathryn’s Inbox
This is an extraordinary collection of memoir – so readable, so interesting… truly reflects the breadth and depth of contemporary Australian women writers.
Reading, Writing and Riesling
An eclectic array of honest, heartwarming and heartbreaking stories… the wonderful contributors have bravely laid their souls bare…
Debbish
These essays on varying forms of rebellion are delicious.
2016 Reading Picks, Irma Gold
Rebellious Daughters is no chest-beating feminist manifesto. Instead, it is a highly thoughtful and often moving exploration of the nature of rebellion and how it affects ourselves and those around us.
Book Birdie blog
