“I’ve spent years arguing that the invisible labor women carry isn’t personal, it’s structural. Elizabeth Pearson extends that argument into every corner of women’s lives. Breaking the Spell doesn’t just diagnose the problem of patriarchy. It gives women the language, the permission, and the path forward.”

—EVE RODSKY, New York Times bestselling author of Fair Play and founder of the Fair Play Policy Institute

“Part manifesto, part field guide, Breaking the Spell channels the frustration and urgency many women are feeling in this political moment. Elizabeth Pearson argues that meaningful change begins not only with institutions, but with the relationships, communities, and assumptions that shape everyday life. Through personal stories and practical reflection, she makes a thoughtful and passionate case for solidarity as both a source of strength and a catalyst for change.”

—ROSE HACKMAN, journalist and author of Emotional Labor: The Invisible Work Shaping Our Lives and How to Claim Our Power

“In Breaking the Spell, Elizabeth Pearson offers a blueprint for how to awaken our feminist consciousness and shift deeply ingrained patterns of thinking in order to build a more free, more just, and more joyful world.”

—MARCIE BIANCO, author of Breaking Free: The Lie of Equality and the Feminist Fight for Freedom

“Breaking the Spell is the playbook we’ve been waiting for—intimate, actionable, and fearless. Elizabeth Pearson gives women the tools to heal divides, build authentic solidarity, and lead transformative change, while calling men in as true partners. A must-read for anyone serious about dismantling the patriarchy and creating workplaces—and communities—where everyone thrives.”

—DAVID G. SMITH, author of Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace