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beebowbabe's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Rape, Sexism, Violence, Transphobia, Alcohol, Religious bigotry, Misogyny, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Antisemitism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Stalking, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, Infertility, Homophobia, Hate crime, Grief, Cursing, Body shaming, Abortion, and Biphobia
amina_writes_books's review
3.25
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Abortion
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, and Chronic illness
spuriousdiphthongs's review
2.0
Graphic: Cursing, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Transphobia, Sexual assault, Rape, Medical content, Drug use, Body shaming, Sexual content, Blood, Alcohol, and Mental illness
pantswithpockets's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Medical trauma
Minor: Drug use and Alcohol
bookclubbitches's review against another edition
3.0
HOWEVER, at times this book felt very preachy, like there were no room for other ideas or opinions and that it was her way or the highway. Especially the bit about cancel culture after quoting Harry Potter. It's uncalled for in this day and age no matter what caveat you add the end of the statement. Stop bringing up HP in 2024. Unacceptable.
The other thing I didn't quite relate to or enjoy was the fact that her white, pretty privilege wasn't acknowledged as much as I felt it needed to me. The amount of dates, hook ups, and propositions mentioned felt like a weird humble brag instead of whatever she was trying to get across. A lot of people do not experience that in any way shape or form and so it felt a little much.
Good for her for getting a book deal and speaking her truth, this just won't be a new favorite non fic for me.
Moderate: Drug use, Alcohol, Sexual content, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Mental illness, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
bellevue's review
4.0
Moderate: Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Rape, Addiction, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Infertility, and Drug use
Minor: Abortion
wy_woman's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Medical content, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Mental illness, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Transphobia, Rape, and Alcohol
Minor: Drug use, Homophobia, Infertility, and Infidelity
caseythereader's review against another edition
3.5
Graphic: Cursing, Transphobia, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Medical content, Medical trauma, Infertility, Rape, Alcohol, Drug use, and Sexual violence
mari1532's review against another edition
4.5
What I liked most about Weigle's work is that while they openly share their experiences as an intersex person in a world that values the gender binary, she still kept portions of her story to herself. Several times she mentioned components of a lived experience but did not feel the need to share further details. It is the delicate balance that all memoir writers must strike while writing, but it is not as often so clearly stated. In the age of social media when it feels like everyone is sharing everything, I appreciated how Weigle highlighted that just because they were writing a book didn't mean that the reader was entitled to every facet of her life.
I also found Weigle's discussion of the medical establishment and intersexuality interesting. Particularly, her discussion of how hormone replacement therapy legislation has specific carve-outs for intersex children in anti-trans legislation. Her details of what these medical practices could mean for physical, psychological, and social health and development I found particularly important. Especially when Weigel details her parents' experience when informed they had an intersex child.
The stories that Weigle shares throughout the essays in her book are heartfelt and highlight how the gender binary continues to keep everyone stuck. I recommend everyone pick this book up.
Graphic: Gaslighting, Infertility, Misogyny, Alcohol, Sexism, Drug use, Transphobia, Body shaming, Dysphoria, and Rape
Minor: Bullying and Cursing
mothreadsbookssometimes's review
4.75
Graphic: Transphobia, Infertility, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, Addiction, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual assault, Bullying, and Panic attacks/disorders