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I'm Afraid of Men by Vivek Shraya

29 reviews

crybabybea's review against another edition

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challenging reflective fast-paced

3.75

Wow, this was short but very well done. It gave me a very intimate look into the experience of being a trans woman, especially a BIPOC trans woman. On top of that, it was also a reckoning with the patriarchy, and Vivek Shraya challenged me to examine the gender binary, as well as the morality and standards placed upon men and women. I especially appreciated the short section where she talks about what makes a "good man", and how we can free ourselves and our partners from patriarchal ideals that are rooted in white supremacy and Christian evangelicalism. Just a really thought-provoking and intimate read that I wish was longer.

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shelvesofivy's review

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reflective medium-paced

5.0

I can't recommend this book enough, regardless of who you are. I listened to the audiobook, which was read by the author and, in my opinion, highlighted her way with words. 

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lucystolethesky's review against another edition

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reflective fast-paced

4.5


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ollie_again's review against another edition

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emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25


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leah_dawn's review

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challenging informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

A really interesting perspective on the treatment of women in our modern day society from someone who has lived in the world was a man and later a trans woman. Her identity gives more insight into the issues of misogyny and how it often manifests into violence from the point of view of a young boy being raised in this world and also as an individual who has experience such treatment, in many ways similar to the experiences of cisgendered women but in many ways different as well due to being trans and a person of color. A worthwhile read.

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booksjessreads's review

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challenging reflective sad fast-paced

5.0

I genuinely do not know how to describe this book. I listened to the audio and it was just fantastic. The words, the language, the structure. It was just absolutely incredible. This is essential reading. 

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qqjj's review against another edition

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challenging emotional medium-paced

3.0


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readandfindout's review against another edition

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reflective medium-paced

4.25

Style/writing: 4 stars
Themes: 4 stars
Perspective: 4.5 stars

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samarakroeger's review against another edition

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dark emotional informative reflective medium-paced

3.75

I truly believe the defining characteristic of all non-men is our collective fear of them.  in this tiny book, Shraya goes through some of her experiences growing up as a queer person of color and reflects on coming out as trans in her 30s.  it is well worth the read, especially because it is so short.

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zombiezami's review

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challenging informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0


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