In light of monday
I am not a fan of Gwyneth Paltrow’s. I think Goop is nothing but snake oil. I never thought she could act. But when she came out about her the harassment she received from Harvey Weinstein, I never questioned it, though I know some people who claim to be Paltrow fans did. And that is the point isn’t it.
Kantor and Twohey relate the investigation into Harvey Weinstein as well as how that investigation is connected to ones about Trump and Kavanagh. In part the book chronicles the changes and impact of the investigation but also a defensive of how journalism works and the work that reporters do.
It is an angry inducing book, not simply because of the subject matter, but of the reaction by the media and various famous people to the accusations and reporting. It isn’t just the reaction of Weinstein and his team, but also other people in both feminist and reporting schools.
What is most frustrating and angry inducing is the lack of support that some women refuse to give or how they cover for the famous man. I am not talking about Paltrow or other actresses not coming forward sooner. No, that is different and harder. I’m talking about the lawyers who wear their feminist credentials as a big bright flag, yet fight for Weinstein. It is heartening to read about the women who did stand together and stood up for each other, but also then let down either by the system or by the law, the nature of some of the agreements is just disgusting.
If you have read Ronan Farrow’s book, then you should also read this one. If you have read this, read Farrow’s. The two books do complement each other quite well.
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