Speaking at the event, Madam Halimah noted that a recurring issue that has surfaced from the series of Conversations on Singapore Women's Development was the need for society to shift away from the mindset that women must be the de facto caregiver at home. She said: "Everyone can contribute in enabling the aspirations of our young women to take flight, whether by changing such biased perceptions, supporting them in their endeavours, or even sharing household responsibilities."

- Cheryl TanThe Straits Times

纪念书籍昨天正式发行，由哈莉玛总统担任推介礼主宾。 YWILD 提供各界杰出女性一个对话平台，探讨年轻女性关注的时事课题。明天是三八妇女节，这本书集结了20名年轻马来族或回教女性的励志经历，企业家阿祖拉·卡丽德（ Azurah Khalid， 37 岁）是其中一人。

- Lianhe Zaobao

Mereka mempamerkan nilai kegigihan serta sifat ihsan semasa menceburi bidang yang mereka minati dan cemerlang meskipun menghadapi cabaran yang berbeza. Kisah Dr Filza Aslam, 34 tahun, dan Cik Farah H. Sanwari, 31 tahun, itu bahkan boleh menjadi sumber inspirasi bagi ramai wanita muda di sini. Mereka merupakan antara 20 wanita Melayu/Islam muda daripadi pelbagai latar belakang yang dipaparkan dalam buku Dialog Wanita Muda dalam Kepimpinan (YWILD), Unprecented - To the Beat of Her Own Drum.

- Ervina Mohd JamilBerita Minggu

What a delightful read, and an important one! ... This book has cleverly assembled a beautiful diversity of women who choose to define who they want to be by possibilities, not limitations

- Anthea OngNominated Member of Parliament, 13th Parliament of Singapore and Author, 50 Shades of Love

If there is one word to describe this compilation of stories of young womenand their struggles to transcend their situations, it must be 'inspiring: To read these profiles of courage, passion and purpose is to uplift one's spirits and inspire hope and optimism of the future. These real-life accounts deserve to be told not just to break stereotypes but for the life lessons they teach all of us. I congratulate the team for this wonderful effort.

- Dr. N VaraprasadFormer Chief Executive, National Library Board and Founding Principal, Temasek Polytechnic

An impressive anthology of stories from young women who are making a positive impact on society. Having partnered with Mendaki Club over the years, I have been so inspired by everyone there, who they are and what they do. It is wonderful to see some of the stories in print, congratulations to the team and the writers on making this happen.

- Dr. Douglas O'LoughlinAssociate Consultant, Civil Service College

This compilation of stories makes for a very uplifting read. I am heartened by the candour and sincerity of the women featured in this book. They face multiple challenges but showed much strength and resilience. I hope many young ladies in our community would have the opportunity to read these stories and be encouraged to also walk their own journey and chart their own paths to success.

- Rahayu MahzamParliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Health

This anthology speaks volumes of the incredible achievements of the women featured - and their stories fill the reader with inspiration as we follow their journeys - of finding identity, of independence and resilience, innovation, perseverance, community compassion and spirituality. The editors have curated a treasure chest of our own Wonder Women!

- Laura HwangChair, ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children

This book profiles 20 stories of courage and resilience. It captures the compelling voices and realities of young women from the Malay/Muslim community determined to overcome hardships to achieve their dreams and aspirations on their own terms. An inspiring gem of a book.

- Dr. Noeleen HeyzerUnited Nations Under-Secretary-General (2007-2015)