Reviews tagging 'Sexual violence'

My Body by Emily Ratajkowski

71 reviews

bluebellwoods's review against another edition

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Sexual harassment

lesenilpferd's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

krissyyne's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

3.75

 "I thought of my mother's belief that spaces hold memories, that walls take on meaning, that homes become a part of us, just as people do. I imagined her, young and strong, in all the rooms she had known. I wondered whether the more I became a woman and the more space I occupied apart from her, the more she would deteriorate." 

Emily Ratajkowski is not someone I knew well before reading this book. I had first heard of her when she chose to raise her (now son, as I understand) as someone with they/them pronouns. It was an interesting thing to hear, especially as she was the first major person I'd heard of doing something like that. Her status as a model, though, was what made me follow her. It's what made me follow Gigi and Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, and a slew of lesser known models whose posts I ate up while simultaneously wondering why I couldn't look like that.

I think her book is fascinating. In a world where models are both rewarded and villainized for their beauty, Emily seeks to explain the enigma behind being famous for her body. From her mother to friends to employers, being "beautiful" - a standard, palpable beautiful - was paramount. It gave Emily rewards in the form of validation and attention from older men and women. But it also came with unchecked pain as that attention devolved into (TW!!!) occurrences of stalking, rape, and sexual assault. It provided people with the ability to write her off, because her looks stereotyped her as dumb and unworldly.

I admire Emily. I admire her courage for writing what she did. It is no easy feat to bare yourself, physically and emotionally, on a public forum for people to encourage or disparage you as they wish. Her book, while maybe not the cleanest writing I've ever read, is brave and provides insight into the possible mindsights of models in a way I've never thought to think about before. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Toxic friendship, and Medical content

Minor: Sexual violence, Sexual assault, Rape, Body shaming, Drug use, and Stalking

livpasquarelli's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

What an incredible and moving collection of essays. Thank you to Emily Ratajkowski for having the courage to be honest about the contradiction of womanhood. We’re taught to question ourselves from birth, as well as adapt to our surroundings to survive. These essays capture the double standards of being a woman and a muse. I can’t speak highly enough of the book - just go read it! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexism, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse

marjen's review against another edition

reflective

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Sexism and Body shaming

sderrig's review against another edition

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Rape, and Sexual assault

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Blood, Cancer, Vomit, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Pregnancy, Misogyny, Medical content, and Body shaming

gcrespo97's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual violence

asira's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

lindseylarson2's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

3.75

I enjoyed this book and found it interesting and insightful. I liked the structure as each chapter is a different topic and individual essay. I found myself really grateful for Emily’s honesty throughout the book. I feel her message is important for others to be aware of. Her anger, frustration, and sadness was apparent throughout the essays. I was very impressed by  her vulnerability and frankness to be. People have spoken out about the modeling and acting industries before, but not in as open a manner as Emily has in this book. I recommend for those curious about the dark reality that can exist in the entertainment industry, that can be created by social media, and contours many celebrities’ desires for a strong and acclaimed public persona that lead to a yearning for control, privacy, and freedom.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Medical content, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, and Sexual violence

bookswithmybulldog's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

Eye opening, shocking, emotional, heart breaking. Really really loved this. Very important read 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Sexism, Sexual content, Pregnancy, Misogyny, and Gaslighting

Minor: Drug use and Eating disorder