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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
I wanted to like this book more than I actually did. I think much of her analysis of feminism felt surface-level and limited to her own (white, cishet, middle class) values and perspectives. It was hard to not feel like the book was a little out of touch sometimes with its goals and intents in that respect (For example — her use of ‘transsexual’ in the book was cringe-worthy at best). Many of the exercises in the book appear helpful and I would like to try them myself, but I feel as though they would have been even more impactful and profound if they were rooted in a more in-depth understanding of contemporary intersectional feminism and it’s issues. It appears as a useful toolkit in need of much adaptation for my own purposes and best serve relevant political forces. bell hooks’ “All About Love” stands out to me as much more thorough, thoughtful, and useful, in comparison to this text. However, I am a big fan of self-compassion itself and think it’s uses do outweigh some of the flaws I felt in the book.
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
informative
reflective
slow-paced
informative
medium-paced
informative
slow-paced
informative
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medium-paced
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reflective
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I really enjoyed this book. Dr. Neff does a really good job of explaining the two duality sides of women. The tender nurturing side, that she refers to as yin. And the fierce protective side that she refers to as a yang. It’s with these two aspects of ourselves that we must learn to utilize both to become fully self compassionate and aware of our flaws, our dreams and hopes.
I will definitely be picking this book up as a reference for future reading. And be able to lend out to my friends and family.
I will definitely be picking this book up as a reference for future reading. And be able to lend out to my friends and family.
reflective
slow-paced
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
I found value in what Kristin wrote, and I certainly learnt a lot.
I would say that quoting as many studies as she did disrupted the flow of her writing. Naturally scientifically backed evidence and research strengthened her arguments, but I found it a bit tedious at times.
I would say that quoting as many studies as she did disrupted the flow of her writing. Naturally scientifically backed evidence and research strengthened her arguments, but I found it a bit tedious at times.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault