Loud

Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve

By: Drew Afualo

Narrated by: Drew Afualo

This program is read by the author.

The empowering, inspiring, patriarchy-smashing first book by podcast star Drew Afualo.

Drew Afualo is best known as the internet’s “Crusader for Women” and is at the head of a new generation of entertainment’s rising stars. Loud is part manual, part manifesto, and part memoir. It makes it clear that behind her fearsome laugh is a mission and a life philosophy, a strategy for self-confidence from the inside out, and a pathway to once and for all remove men from the center of how women and femmes think about themselves.

Afualo has amassed more than nine million followers across her social platforms. When she first started creating content in 2020, she realized that men on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and other apps were creating sexist content aimed at disparaging women, and also containing rampant fatphobia, racism, and other forms of bigotry, with very real-life consequences. It didn’t take long for her to step into the role of unofficial watchdog for misogyny, and her signature laugh is now recognized as a feminist call to arms, a summoning cry to rid the internet (and our hearts, minds, and lives) of “terrible men” and create a space to fight outdated patriarchal ideals.

A Macmillan Audio production from AUWA Books.

©2024 Drew Afualo (P)2024 Macmillan Audio

Exactly what you want. Everything you need.

I knew I was going to love this book, but truly loved the sincerity of Drew’s story telling. It wasn’t forced, pandering or superficial. It felt like a great conversation with a good friend. She is so intelligent and deliberate with her words. I admire her ability to cut through the bullsh*t and still be empathetic. I loved having her talk me through her experiences and insights. A real girl’s girl.

Drew is the pioneer of modern day feminism

She brings you in with her cackles and jokes, and leaves you with the keys to live a life empowered by self sufficiency and confidence sans a man. I loved it, and got so much out of it even as a lesbian

Thank You Drew

Thank you for sharing your experience and story. Thank you for encouraging women to truly truly be themselves.

Drew’s authenticity is unmatched!

I loved Drew’s unfiltered honesty and sensitivity. Every woman needs to read this book! My book club is already planning on reading this book and I hope it is a springboard for us to grow deeper in female friendship.❤️

Must read!!!

LOVED THIS! Drew’s vulnerability and strength throughout the book was so very moving. I feel touched and also empowered and this woman deserves all the accolades and more!

Great job Drew!

Thank you for your service in serving justice to terrible man 🫡 I appreciated all of the stories - good and bad. Hearing them directly from you, provided additional layer of authenticity. It is truly unbelievable how important it is to have loving, supporting family.

The raw passion to lift others up.

Amazing. I needed this. We all needed this. Grateful to live in a world where this book exists. Thank you, Drew.

One of the best reads of the year

I have read a lot of books this year and this one truly impacted my soul more than any other. I am going to read the physical copy so I can make notes and further my thoughts on them. Would recommend this book a thousand times.

A Laugh-Out-Loud Empowerment Journey!

What a blast! The humor and empowerment in this book are amplified by Drew herself as the narrator. Her vibrant voice and sharp wit make every chapter even more engaging. Listening to her tell these stories adds an extra layer of authenticity and hilarity that you just can’t get from the text alone. If you're looking for a book that’s both inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny, this audiobook is a must-listen!

Wow

I’m speechless. This book touched me in so many ways. I walked away wanting to kick down and door. I’ll definitely be sharing this book with my teenage daughters, in hopes that it will impact their lives in a positive way. I wish I could send this book back in time to my teenage self. Thank you for this.