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meganhornex's review against another edition
4.0
Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Lesbophobia, Cultural appropriation, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
lucyduller's review against another edition
3.5
Some of the points she made were excellent. Some of them, I didn't agree with. I think if you were to use this book as a bible you would actually end up with no friends or support network at all as it feels like the answer to everything is CUT THEM OUT OF YOUR LIFE! YASSS!
But some things are more complicated than that and I do think isolating yourself from everyone isn't the answer. I also didn't realise how young Florence Given was! She's 21, and to be a published author? Wow, that's commendable. Her illustrations are fantastic and inclusive too. I think I would have preferred a book of her illustrations than the preachy explanations and suggestions she provides. However, I think it would be a great introduction to feminist writing for women who maybe don't consider themselves feminists.
And the ending is really beautiful, brought a tear to my eye.
Moderate: Ableism, Homophobia, Racism, Sexism, and Transphobia
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
papercraftalex's review against another edition
2.0
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
EDIT: After learning about the controversy with this book, I've reflected a bit more. I see this book as self-help with a feminist lens. The feminism in this book is very basic and nothing new, the ideas are definitely decades old.
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Biphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Mental illness, Racism, and Transphobia
Minor: Ableism and Bullying
charlottesomewhere's review against another edition
Minor: Biphobia, Body shaming, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
amycecilia's review against another edition
3.75
Moderate: Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, and Transphobia
alomie's review against another edition
4.5
Very inspirational, moving and a real hard check your self before you wreck yourself.
I think this book would be an ideal gift for someone heading into university or even maybe a bit before.
Its an interesting look at the male and female gaze.
Not all of it was for me but all of it seemed to be solid advice.
I enjoyed it and will refer back to it.
Each chapter had warnings if it had anything that might trigger anyone which was a nice touch.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Transphobia
carolinalopes's review against another edition
4.75
Moderate: Sexual assault and Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism, Biphobia, Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Racism, Rape, Sexism, and Transphobia