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mgsteede's review against another edition
4.0
This book is filled with anger-inducing facts and delightful illustrations and infographics. I knew quite a bit of this information, but there was some that astounded me. I also enjoyed learning about some awe-inspiring women. Lastly, this book is a perfect intersectional guide to modern feminism.
My only issue was that some of the conversational and slang writing was a little jarring to read. This is more of a personal irritation, but I found the use of 'wimin' kind of annoying. There are other examples, but I won't waste my time listing them.
Otherwise, I totally recommend reading.
My only issue was that some of the conversational and slang writing was a little jarring to read. This is more of a personal irritation, but I found the use of 'wimin' kind of annoying. There are other examples, but I won't waste my time listing them.
Otherwise, I totally recommend reading.
stephg's review against another edition
4.0
A while ago, I was looking for a book that was written for adults and gave a good overview of contemporary thought in feminism. Little did I know I had already pre-ordered it! If you like the unladylike podcast, I think you will like this book. It is written in a very similar tone.
woodlandbooklover's review against another edition
4.0
Good. Very intersectional and practical. Brings up a lot of people that can spur further research and activism. Not the last thing you need to read about dismantling the patriarchy, but a useful first thing to get you going.
lopi's review against another edition
3.0
It reads just like their podcast. And though I love their podcast it was a little off putting to have that same casual banter style in book form.
I still recommend this book though. Cristen and Caroline really covered a lot of current issues affecting women in America and their artist did a great job in depicting a very wide range of bodies and ethnicities.
I still recommend this book though. Cristen and Caroline really covered a lot of current issues affecting women in America and their artist did a great job in depicting a very wide range of bodies and ethnicities.
uryun's review against another edition
5.0
Honestly, this is the best book about feminism that I've read up until now.
Absolutely wonderful.
It talks about almost every issue and I love the diversity it shows and how inclusive it is.
"Nobody's free until everybody's free" - Fannie Lou Hamer
Absolutely wonderful.
It talks about almost every issue and I love the diversity it shows and how inclusive it is.
"Nobody's free until everybody's free" - Fannie Lou Hamer
raineshadow's review against another edition
3.0
This book is a step, a start towards reading more feminist fiction for me.
In the beginning, it explains how the patriarchy has oppressed women.
It summarizes an outstanding woman and her protests and accomplishments, and then explains what you can do to help in a protest, or how to argue your cause.
It points out that we can only achieve change by being inclusive with women of other races, nationalities and sexualities and not starting divides within the female group.
One con was that all the studies it offered were for America, so it didn’t concern me, but everything else was pretty much universal.
Lastly, I loved the drawings throughout this book.
In the beginning, it explains how the patriarchy has oppressed women.
It summarizes an outstanding woman and her protests and accomplishments, and then explains what you can do to help in a protest, or how to argue your cause.
It points out that we can only achieve change by being inclusive with women of other races, nationalities and sexualities and not starting divides within the female group.
One con was that all the studies it offered were for America, so it didn’t concern me, but everything else was pretty much universal.
Lastly, I loved the drawings throughout this book.
julesnw's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a good introduction to feminism. It touches on a wide range of areas that are impacted by sexism, but as an avid fan of their podcast, I was underwhelmed by the level of depth in this book. There were a lot of times in the book that I recognized an idea they were referencing because they had done a whole podcast on it (eg. Women's empowerment through bike riding) and I was craving the level of detail they give in the podcast as opposed to the quick overview in this book. I definitely think it's worth reading, and if I had read this a year and a half ago before I started my exploration into feminism, I think I would have absolutely loved it. The authors do explicitly say this is meant for budding feminists and I think they're spot on! For me it was worth a read, but not necessarily a re-read. Though there are definitely some people I would recommend this book to!
minervareads's review against another edition
5.0
This book make me angry and hopeful in turns - but mostly angry. This was a great, all-encompassing guide to the history and strategies required to smash the patriarchy, and it made a point to be as intersectional as possible, which I really appreciated. I’d never considered, for instance, the barriers a deaf girl might face when it comes to sexual education (having to use a translator for questions - super awkward!). I really appreciate the books that make me think and put myself in a different perspective, and this book achieved both.
jess_d84's review against another edition
5.0
This book is beautifully illustrated and wittily written. It acknowledges the intersectionalities of women and discusses the various ways women are marginalized in well organized, informative, and interesting chapters. Ends on a high note offering advice on activism and how to overcome burnout as well as how to not let misogyny get you down. Highly recommend!