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Gentlewoman (noun) A woman who meets the harsh pressures of modern life with thoughtfulness, care and kindness. She is confident; and without needing to shout, exudes a powerful presence.
'This is brilliant and timely' - Elizabeth Day
HOW TO BE A GENTLEWOMAN is pitched as somewhere between the bestselling non-fiction EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUT LOVE by Dolly Alderton, and Nora Ephron for the Trump-aghast world. It will present an antidote to the often brutal and aggressive conditions of modern life by asking the reader to embrace a way of being that has gentleness (to oneself and others) at its centre. Lotte's first ever book weaves powerful memoir with practical advice and a psychological deep dive into what truly constitutes a meaningful and happy existence. It posits that it is engaging with others, being emotionally attuned, and deft both in negotiation and relationships that ultimately will help us to discover our real and lasting power.
Contributors will include Elizabeth Day, Romy Madley Croft (the lead singer of The xx), Paris Lees, Gina Martin, Clara Amfo, Alex Eagle, and Lorraine Candy as well as archaelogists, artists, happiness consultants, and academics.
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Praise for How to be a Gentlewoman: The Art of Soft Power in Hard Times
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Lotte Jeffs is a fresh, unique and wry voice who writes with generosity and insight - the epitome of a gentlewoman, in fact. This is a brilliant and timely exploration of what it means to be a successful female in the 21st century. - Elizabeth Day, author of How to Fail
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Lotte is an eloquent and modern voice. How to Be A Gentlewoman is smart, inclusive and authentic. - Lorraine Candy, Editor-in-Chief of Sunday Times Style
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Part memoir, part manual - this is the type of book every modern woman can take something from. - Grazia
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How to be a Gentlewoman feels both authentic and fresh. - The Times
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