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zombiezami's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
This book was very well done. The author masterfully explains basic concepts while avoiding getting stuck in the 101 area. She raises some great questions that don't all get answered but that are important for a wide range of people to ponder. I learned so much from this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Sexual content
Moderate: Ableism, Transphobia, Rape, Gaslighting, Sexism, Racism, Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Forced institutionalization, Bullying, and Chronic illness
Minor: Dementia, Dysphoria, Cursing, and Infidelity
Forced sterilizationleahlovesloslibros's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
While I don't think I was really in the right mindset for this book at the time of reading it, I still appreciated it. I have been actively trying to learn more about the aro/ace community for awhile now, and part of that included wanting to read this book.
I liked that there were different peoples' accounts of their personal experience(s) with aromanticism and asexuality, as well as connections to both research and popular culture. The variety of sources made for a well-rounded read, plus it was evident that the author really did their research. Some chapters were more engaging than others, and I definitely found myself nodding my head or even vocalizing my thoughts or agreement many times while listening.
Another facet of this book that made it a very interesting read was that it focused a lot on intersectionality. The more I read and learn and expand my knowledge of intersectionality, the more I am coming to really appreciate that rarely does any person experience life through only one lens - whether it be their perception of the world or others' perception(s) of them. Intersectionality needs to be discussed much more, and become widespread knowledge, in my opinion. This book did a great job of weaving aromantic and/or asexual experiences with other forms of minority status, including a focus on individuals with disabilities, which was very eye-opening for me.
Even the expert on asexuality could learn something from this book. Although I'm only rating it 3.5
stars (due to not being in the right head space to read it right now, otherwise it would probably be a 4 star read), I'm definitely considering it a must-read.
I liked that there were different peoples' accounts of their personal experience(s) with aromanticism and asexuality, as well as connections to both research and popular culture. The variety of sources made for a well-rounded read, plus it was evident that the author really did their research. Some chapters were more engaging than others, and I definitely found myself nodding my head or even vocalizing my thoughts or agreement many times while listening.
Another facet of this book that made it a very interesting read was that it focused a lot on intersectionality. The more I read and learn and expand my knowledge of intersectionality, the more I am coming to really appreciate that rarely does any person experience life through only one lens - whether it be their perception of the world or others' perception(s) of them. Intersectionality needs to be discussed much more, and become widespread knowledge, in my opinion. This book did a great job of weaving aromantic and/or asexual experiences with other forms of minority status, including a focus on individuals with disabilities, which was very eye-opening for me.
Even the expert on asexuality could learn something from this book. Although I'm only rating it 3.5
stars (due to not being in the right head space to read it right now, otherwise it would probably be a 4 star read), I'm definitely considering it a must-read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Misogyny, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Cultural appropriation
Minor: Cursing, Mass/school shootings, Murder, Racial slurs, Rape, and Ableism
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