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bells_shelves's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Stalking
savvylit's review against another edition
5.0
In Girlhood, Febos articulates the physical and emotional tolls of developing womanhood. The discomfort of getting used to the male gaze, the double standards of heterosexuality, the pressure to be polite and accommodating, the inherent fear of male violence, the purity myth, unenthusiastic consent, and so much more.
While many of the subjects discussed in Girlhood aren't necessarily groundbreaking by themselves, it's the way that Febos approaches them that is so unique and insightful. Febos blends personal anecdotes with experiences from other women and with analyses of cultural touchstones. For instance, in her essay about what it means to be defined as a 'slut', Febos analyzes the implications of the film Easy A.
Febos gives an eloquent voice to the hurt caused by pervasive & nebulous forms of sexual harassment, manipulation, and empty consent. Reading these essays felt like discovering a gift that I have always wanted - always needed - to read.
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Bullying, Body shaming, Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Drug abuse, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
julied's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Ableism, Addiction, Drug abuse, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Misogyny, Sexism, Gaslighting, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
anniefwrites's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racial slurs, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Stalking, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Lesbophobia, and Suicidal thoughts
Minor: Abandonment, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Eating disorder
emzireads's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Drug use
heieleo's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexual violence
readingwithcats's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Drug abuse, Misogyny, Stalking, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
clarabooksit's review against another edition
4.0
Febos’ writing is vulnerable and engaging. She has a gift for making a personal story a shared experience with the reader—it’s not just words on paper but an invitation to understanding. I particularly loved her discussions around consent, which made me reshape my thinking on the subject. Likewise, what she has to say about feeling unsafe in all sorts of circumstances really resonated with me.
Overall, this book made me feel seen, I loved it, and you should read it.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Stalking
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts