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nemesislore's review against another edition
5.0
This book has absolutely transformed the way I see myself and my anger, and my perception of sexism in society. I was already a feminist, already believed misogyny is prevalent in society, etc.—but this book is so direct and specific that I now see how absolutely critical it is and how deeply it affects my life, and how it harms other women even more depending on the intersectionality of misogyny with race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. I feel empowered to use my anger to change things, and I’m even considering changing my career trajectory to something I never considered because it’s a male-dominated field and I thought it would be too hard for me, even though I got all A’s in school and am clearly intelligent enough and capable.
I’m buying copies of this for my mom and sisters. I’m making my husband read it/listen to the audiobook so he can comprehend what I now know and we can raise our daughter differently. I think it’s essential reading for women, especially, and also just for being human.
I’ll admit, it’s hard to get through. It’s heavy, as it should be. As Chemaly says herself, you can’t really read a book about rage without getting angry. On days that I sat down to read this book, I found myself irritable, overwhelmed, and barely able to cope with daily demands as a mom and wife. I say that not to discourage anyone from reading it, but to prepare you: know that you will feel anger; please read this anyway. Push through and continue through the end, when Chemaly discusses healthy ways to use this anger and what to do with it. Know that it’s worth it. Know that feeling the anger is essential to forward motion.
I’m buying copies of this for my mom and sisters. I’m making my husband read it/listen to the audiobook so he can comprehend what I now know and we can raise our daughter differently. I think it’s essential reading for women, especially, and also just for being human.
I’ll admit, it’s hard to get through. It’s heavy, as it should be. As Chemaly says herself, you can’t really read a book about rage without getting angry. On days that I sat down to read this book, I found myself irritable, overwhelmed, and barely able to cope with daily demands as a mom and wife. I say that not to discourage anyone from reading it, but to prepare you: know that you will feel anger; please read this anyway. Push through and continue through the end, when Chemaly discusses healthy ways to use this anger and what to do with it. Know that it’s worth it. Know that feeling the anger is essential to forward motion.
kaikalisa's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
nike_1212's review against another edition
5.0
Despite being very aware of feminist issues and having read books, articles and more on the topic, this book had me nod in affirmation so many times I stopped counting, and had me grunt in disbelief and anger equally often. It’s engaging and enraging, it’s affirming and accusing and it makes you reflect on yourself and the world which I find the most valuable gift of such a book. Everyone who cares to understand contemporary (unfortunately still relevant) struggles of women in a world where the default is male (unfortunately still, too) I recommend this book to. I wish for everyone who can read to read this book, to better understand the dynamics and issues that are reality for half the world. Soraya Chemaly is able to put into eloquent words, thoughts and feelings that I sometimes struggle to articulate. I thank her deeply for producing a piece of literature that will stay in my thoughts for a while to come.
lineyrose's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
camsara99's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
4.5
trippalli's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
4.0
A historic yet also disturbing at all the inquiries and offenses of men against women and how come the inequity is unavailable and also other minority disparages are covered a little bit, too. Overall important information to know
jmrprice's review against another edition
5.0
This work resonated deeply with me - while I wish I could have read something like this many years ago, I don't think it would have had the same effect. Such things are all about timing... and the time is NOW (!) Read it yourself - tell your friends to read it. Then walk into your new world.
Received as a Goodreads giveaway.
Received as a Goodreads giveaway.