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We Need Snowflakes: In defence of the sensitive, the angry and the offended by Hannah Jewell
caitwrong's review
4.0
Brilliantly argued points, a little leaning towards American culture for my POV but all in all a great book which delves nicely into the arguments of snowflake critics and why the use of the word is often oxymoronic.
atringas's review
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
Challenging and informative, ‘We Need Snowflakes’ delves into the genesis of the term, and discusses the weaponisation and true meaning of the term, as well as the attributes of a “typical” snowflake and why the “younger generation “ is so often derided as thus.
An interesting, well researched and informative read, and great fuel for robust debates with relatives at your next family gathering.
An interesting, well researched and informative read, and great fuel for robust debates with relatives at your next family gathering.
Content Warnings
Minor: Classism, Homophobia, Ableism, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Police brutality, Racism, Sexism, Panic attacks/disorders, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Transphobia
mads_jpg's review
challenging
funny
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Easiest 5 stars I've given in a while. Never resonated with or needed a book as badly as this one. I remember seeing the title of the book in a store and just buying it immediately, no questions asked. My gut instinct has never been this right.
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia, Bullying, Classism, Colonisation, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism
martinza's review
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Liked the idea of the book. A lot of discussions of tedious culture war stuff. Liked the sections on trauma and workers rights.
bellhut's review
2.0
this was a struggle. I agreed with the points made but it read like a suuuuper long Buzzfeed article/Tumblr post.
sakisreads's review
challenging
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
What a fantastic argument for ‘snowflakes’! I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was so interesting to consider how sensitivity and people working towards a more united front could be so politicised. Hannah Jewell brings some really astonishing facts and some good anecdotes to help her, which I really enjoyed. I’ve highlighted a few parts on my Kindle; this one stuck with me in particular. ‘To be a snowflake is to be a lifelong student, and to have the tenacity to keep on learning about yourself and the world, even when it makes you u comfortable’. 👏🏼 I wanted more to this book, which is why I gave it 4.5 stars, but I’d still really recommend it to people looking for a very current read! 🥰
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