Five years ago I wrote a book. I was still reeling from the grief and disappointment of losing the 2016 election, trying to find ways to convert my life experience into something meaningful and helpful. Though the pandemic hadn’t yet started, I could see how the world was already starting to burn. I believed I had both the ability and responsibility to do something about it. I bought into the #girlboss entrepreneur meme, thinking writing a book could help me build a platform, show my expertise, make a difference.