Instead of placing blame, according to the publisher, the author provides inspiration, hope, and courage—as well as concrete power tools, namely, the nine ways, as the book's subtitle eludes—to aid women in securing equality and justice for themselves.

The author spoke about her theory of "no excuses" on PBS in an October 2010 interview, telling host Bonnie Erbe, "In so many ways, this is women's moment.

[2] Publishers Weekly described the book as offering "practical advice for women who want to be active in politics, business, or their personal lives.

"[4] Manisha Thakor, in a review on Forbes online magazine, noted that the author "argues that we women limit ourselves by adhering to outdated social structures and by succumbing to pressure to conform to society’s standards.

"[5] On The Issues Magazine pointed out, "As the title of her book suggests, (Feldt) contends that women have 'no excuses' for allowing men to continue controlling the majority of money and political power in the U.S."[6]