'This is a book every early career woman in academia needs to read. The higher education landscape has been reformed in the last few decades, however, there are still hostilities, subtle and not so subtle that needs to be understood to navigate a career in this field. The book uses personal reflective narratives of women in academia to provide an account of intersecting roles of race, gender, and class. The journey to the top is full of obstacles and needs strategies such as those that are provided in the book. This book underscores the value and the importance of networks and support structures that women need to succeed in their academic careers.'

- Teboho Moja, Professor, Higher Education Program, New York University, USA,

'This little book is a veritable treasure chest, complete with a compelling forward written by Dr Jane den Hollander, AO. The contributors show that there is no academic fairy tale for women (spoiler alert!). Instead they draw on their collective wealth of knowledge and experience to offer relatable accounts of what flourishing in academia entails and how to transform some of the gritty realities of academic life into success. Read it and learn how to navigate the snakes and ladders of academic life with nous.'

- Dr Sarah Healy, Melbourne Graduate School of Education,

"An empowering book that deeply reflects on gender challenges and opportunities in the contemporary academy around the world. The international, real-life examples were fascinating and serve as an inspiring read."

- Dr Maryam Aldossari, University of Edinburgh, UK.,