Harassment - Angelica Bevilacqua
Harassment: A Novel by Angelica Bevilacqua
A Powerful and Unflinching Look at Workplace Sexual Harassment
In her debut novel, Angelica Bevilacqua delivers a powerful and unflinching look at workplace sexual harassment. Set in the cutthroat world of New York City finance, Harassment follows the story of Emma, a young woman who is sexually harassed by her boss. As Emma struggles to cope with the harassment, she begins to question her own self-worth and her place in the world.
A Story of Resilience and Empowerment
Harassment is a story of resilience and empowerment. Emma's journey is one of self-discovery and growth, as she learns to stand up for herself and fight for her rights. Bevilacqua's writing is raw and honest, and she does not shy away from the difficult realities of sexual harassment. But ultimately, Harassment is a story of hope, as Emma finds the strength to overcome her trauma and build a better life for herself.
A Must-Read for Anyone Who Cares About Workplace Equality
Harassment is a must-read for anyone who cares about workplace equality. Bevilacqua's novel is a powerful indictment of the systems that allow sexual harassment to persist, and it is a call to action for all of us to do better.
Praise for Harassment
"Harassment is a powerful and important novel that shines a light on the all-too-common problem of workplace sexual harassment. Angelica Bevilacqua's writing is raw, honest, and unflinching, and she does not shy away from the difficult realities of this issue. But ultimately, Harassment is a story of hope, as Emma finds the strength to overcome her trauma and build a better life for herself. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about workplace equality." — Roxane Gay, author of Bad Feminist
"Harassment is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of one woman's journey to overcome workplace sexual harassment. Angelica Bevilacqua's writing is lyrical and evocative, and she brings Emma's story to life in a way that is both heartbreaking and inspiring. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the devastating impact of sexual harassment and the importance of fighting for workplace equality." — Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins
"Harassment is a powerful and important novel that tells the story of one woman's journey to overcome workplace sexual harassment. Angelica Bevilacqua's writing is raw and honest, and she does not shy away from the difficult realities of this issue. But ultimately, Harassment is a story of hope, as Emma finds the strength to overcome her trauma and build a better life for herself. This is a must-read for anyone who cares about workplace equality." — Emma Donoghue, author of Room
About the Author
Angelica Bevilacqua is a writer and editor based in New York City. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic, among other publications. She is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop. Harassment is her debut novel.
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