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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
Very pleasantly surprised by this book. A very honest account of (bad) events and the impact they had. How she faces it now and wrote it down is impressive. Much respect for Emily and the 1000s of other women who endure such shit. One of the things I remember most is that people still blame the victims... .
4 stars
4 stars
“i want to calculate my beauty to protect myself, to understand exactly how much power and lovability i have.”
this book was really good and all the misogynistic hate for it just makes me like it even more.
dark
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
I knew it was going to be good but I don’t think I expected how much I was going to like it. love universal experiences of misogyny felt by women ❤️❤️
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
I didn't know much about Emily Ratajkowski or the details of her career prior to reading this memoir. I listened to this as an audiobook, which she reads, and enjoyed learning about her life. Definitely can be heavy at times, but what book detailing the struggles of being perceived in a female body isn't? I loved hearing her take her power back as the book progressed.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Ratajkowski's My Body follows snapshots specific moments in her life that has shaped her, her mind, and her career. It's an incredibly easy read, with Ratajkowki's writing being captivating and accessible for anyone. I will say, however, that do not go into this book with the mindset that this is a feminist book. My Body details one woman's life and experiences, and yes, touches on feminism in such a way that affects her specifically, and women like her. There is also the mentioning and detailing of sexual assault in almost every essay, this is not a criticism of the book, but I write this to serve as a warning for those who may find that topic triggering. There is talk of rape, groping, unwanted comments of a sexual nature, (unwanted) fingering, and revenge porn. Overall, I found the book to be enjoyable and easy to read.
Really enjoyed this - Ratajkowski's a great writer who paints her own (often harrowing) experiences vividly and with enormous courage. Still, I wondered what it would take to move the central question (occasionally at least) from 'is this use of my body empowering for me personally' to 'what are the effects of "self-objectification = empowerment" rhetoric for women as a class.'