Honestly, I didn't read this book right away because I am already an active feminist. My passion for teaching girl students about STEM, increasing the number of women in technical careers, and supporting women for executive roles is something that I fully advocate for frequently. I know most of the staggering statistics and feel that sharing them with others is important. This is why I love Sheryl Sandberg and what she speaks for. I first heard her at the Grace Hopper Conference and would highly recommend her book if you haven't gotten on board with the lean in movement yet. Hopefully as a man or woman, at home or at the office, it will help you realize what society can gain from challenging the societal gender norms.

1. Bibliography
• Even though Sandberg is really only half way through her career, she felt her life story was worth sharing. I love the personal experiences that she shared about meeting the Speaker of the House, making lunches for her kids, and just dealing with her rising fame. It humanizes her to a level that you understand, can sympathize with, and learn from.
2. Men and Women
• The hard truth is that women are different from men but we both have our natural strengths. Helping each other and utilizing these gender strengths will get any organization, family, or relationship to grow faster and further then it could on its own. Its been proven. So men, do the dishes and women, sit at the table and stretch yourself to be more.
3. Solutions
• You can't do it all. When you are willing to admit to yourself that, then you can make conscious choices and prioritize the things that matter. It is going to be different for everyone so you can't compare your life to theirs. Relax and do your best and be satisfied with your best.

I wrote a post summarizing her keynote back in 2011 and I thought it was worth adding below. These five snippets of advice sum up her book well.

1. Believe in yourself
• Women underestimate themselves whereas men overestimate. Women should believe they are the cause of their accomplishments. Quit giving all the credit to your peers – you are awesome.
• Lean forward. Example: when speakers only take 2 more questions, women’s hands go down after 2 questions, men’s don’t.
2. Dream big
• Stereotypes can become true. More women in CS is a reciprocating problem that is cause and effect for more women in CS so dream to make a difference.
3. Find a life partner
• This decision is the most important decision of your career. Statistically, women take on more responsibility at home and for kids than men. Consider same sex marriage to equalize the accountability?
4. Don’t leave before you leave
• Little decisions that you make in preparation of big decisions later in life mean you've already made those big decisions. You’re not going to go to work and leave the kids at home if you don’t feel valued and that value is usually determined before you have kids. 
5. Start talking about this
• Women strive for balance and don’t want to take on new things until they’re ready and feel comfortable. Don’t wait, lean forward and take chances now.