Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Shrill by Lindy West

25 reviews

megang519's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Body shaming, Fatphobia, and Death of parent

Moderate: Abortion

Minor: Mental illness

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.75

I loved this book. It's quite funny, but not all fun because Ms. West addresses a lot of really tough subjects. But I love reading her thoughts.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Bullying, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Misogyny

Moderate: Gaslighting, Abortion, Pregnancy, and Terminal illness

brookey8888's review against another edition

hopeful informative inspiring mysterious medium-paced

4.0

I related to a lot of what was discussed in this book. Some of it I obviously couldn’t relate to and I understand why she wrote about it, but it wasn’t what I was expecting to read about. This is also very much not intersectional( I feel like I’m using the wrong word). It’s kind of white feminism, but not if that makes sense. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Abortion, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, and Sexism

katiehasanxiety's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring fast-paced

5.0

Everybody needs to read this book. Right now. Especially in regards to Roe v. Wade being overturned. Lindy speaks so candidly on misogynist hate on the internet, existing in a fat body, and abortion. I laughed and laughed and laughed. I felt so seen and understood in regards to being a fat woman on the internet. In the world. READ THIS BOOK.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Abortion, and Sexual harassment

elizabeth_ann20's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.25

This book inspired me and validated me in all the ways I didn’t know I needed! If you are a plus size woman, READ THIS BOOK! Also, I listened to the audiobook and hearing Lindy read it herself definitely added to the enjoyment for me!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Fatphobia, and Misogyny

Moderate: Rape

Minor: Cancer

ritadragotta's review against another edition

dark emotional funny informative reflective fast-paced

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Bullying, Abortion, Sexism, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Cancer, Death of parent, and Misogyny

krissysbooked's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

5.0

I loved this book, I love Lindy West, I hate that we're still having the same conversations 5 years after this book was first publised. However things are changing, conversations are happening, there is still hope.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical trauma, Hate crime, Gaslighting, Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Eating disorder, and Dysphoria

Moderate: Abortion

kawooreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

I finally got around to listening to this book after putting it off and putting it off. I have seen Lindy West be a guest on several shows, and absolutely adored the Hulu show created on the basis of this book. I loved this book cover to cover, part social commentary on suxh things as why rape jokes aren't funny, abortions are nobody's business, and fat people deserve to live normal lives too. There were also stories from West's life, upbringing and experiences. This book made me laugh heartily but also tear up at times. The content was relatable and when it wasn't I still felt like West succeeded at helping me understand why it was important and worth critical analysis. West is a gifted writer who can balance humor and satire with sternness and rage in such an eloquent manner as to keep the reader engaged. I recommend listening to the audio because West narrates it herself. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Rape, Misogyny, and Fatphobia

Minor: Abortion and Body shaming

anniefwrites's review against another edition

dark funny inspiring reflective fast-paced

There's no doubt that Lindy West has a strong, impassioned voice. Her honesty in the face of a great deal of trauma is really remarkable. I especially loved the parts where she untangled the knots of grief and lessons learned in childhood. Some of the essays just made me... so angry?? Which I guess is the point, but man, I can't believe so many humans are so awful. The story about talking to her troll was really moving, and I wish it was a more common occurrence. A solid, bold read.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abortion, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Grief, Hate crime, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Terminal illness

jmcordero's review against another edition

emotional funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Fatphobia, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Body shaming

Moderate: Abortion, Bullying, Cursing, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Grief, Pregnancy, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Terminal illness, and Sexual violence

Minor: Cancer, Racism, Infidelity, and Alcohol