Reviews tagging 'Sexism'

Emotional Female by Yumiko Kadota

12 reviews

reb15's review

challenging reflective medium-paced

4.25

I found it a bit slow in the beginning, but it definetly picks up the pace and couldnt put it down towards the end. I feel it gives a realistic (if harsh) depiction of the reality of medicine and how challenging (mentally and physically) it can be, especially when the system is not rigged in your favor. I found comfort in finding something mirroring many of my own frustrations, especially at crossroads in my medical careeer. Would reccomend to anyone interested in the field (in and outside), definetly worth w read (beware: some tears were shed during the reading)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism and Racism

Moderate: Medical content

saviross's review against another edition

dark informative sad medium-paced

3.0

I really appreciated reading Yumiko Kadota's story, particularly after reading male doctor's experiences and wondering about women's experiences. Very easy to understand, thanks to Yumiko's explanations of any complicated healthcare terms. Yumiko's kindness was amazing to hear about. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Racism, Sexism, and Suicidal thoughts

bethsicle's review

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective sad tense

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical trauma, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, and Death

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, and Cursing

Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Excrement, Death, Chronic illness, Racial slurs, Vomit, Sexism, Racism, Cancer, Blood, Suicide, and Terminal illness

swagkermit's review against another edition

emotional informative sad medium-paced

5.0

I think I read this at just the right time. This is a great memoir which covers the stigma of mental health, being an 'international student' and the many systemic issues within the Australian healthcare system.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Misogyny, Medical content, Mental illness, Sexual assault, Sexism, Racism, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Cancer, and Excrement

Minor: Self harm, Drug abuse, and Car accident

mel_s_bookshelf's review

informative medium-paced

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Racism, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Mental illness, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Sexual harassment and Fatphobia

Minor: Self harm and Suicide

emmyh_reads's review

dark emotional informative sad slow-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Sexual assault

meegreads's review

emotional informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

Absolutely incredible, highly recommend (check out trigger warnings to make sure it is right for you though)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Sexism, Mental illness, Racism, Bullying, and Suicidal thoughts

Moderate: Medical content

sarahrandall's review

emotional informative medium-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, and Sexism

Minor: Fire/Fire injury, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

tarynic's review

challenging informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Medical content, Mental illness, Racism, and Sexism

ntvenessa's review

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

4.5

I devoured this memoir by Dr Kadota. It is accessible, generous, and revealing of the Australian hospital system's treatment of junior doctors.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Misogyny, and Sexism

Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Rape, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Excrement, Grief, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Terminal illness

The heavy themes are shared with honesty and generosity by the author who manages to do so in a kind and thoughtful way.