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231 reviews for:
Between the Stops: The View of My Life from the Top of the Number 12 Bus
Sandi Toksvig
4.32 AVERAGE
231 reviews for:
Between the Stops: The View of My Life from the Top of the Number 12 Bus
Sandi Toksvig
4.32 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Toksvig uses a psychogeographical and historical approach to deliver her political and personal beliefs which spur her on. Toksvig unveils the dazzling shine of showbiz and illustrates the tedious and often discriminatory backstage for women in the industry. Furthermore, Toksvig's experience with homophobia and sexism is disturbing, but her depiction of her sexuality as a non-event is honest and unapologetic. I love that.
‘I suppose none of us remember the past in order. It’s just a jumble of recollections.” (2)
Toksvig is witty, reflective, introspective and forgiving, using the Number 12 bus to feed the reader personal anecdotes or historical facts about buildings or streets. The jumbled nature of these facts makes history seem ever-present, as if time has folded in on itself. Temporality appears irrelevant and what truly stands out is our humanity - how we have failed ourselves and how we continue to fail each other, but also how we redeem ourselves.
“When did murder become the new political protest? Have we run out of words?” (94)
Toksvig is evidently privileged, but this has provided her with a platform in which her voice can be heard, and listened to. She is truly a tireless activist, and an inspiration for queer women.
“I have a constant image of myself holding up a shield and never resting. I think I would like to put it down soon.” (109)
‘I suppose none of us remember the past in order. It’s just a jumble of recollections.” (2)
Toksvig is witty, reflective, introspective and forgiving, using the Number 12 bus to feed the reader personal anecdotes or historical facts about buildings or streets. The jumbled nature of these facts makes history seem ever-present, as if time has folded in on itself. Temporality appears irrelevant and what truly stands out is our humanity - how we have failed ourselves and how we continue to fail each other, but also how we redeem ourselves.
“When did murder become the new political protest? Have we run out of words?” (94)
Toksvig is evidently privileged, but this has provided her with a platform in which her voice can be heard, and listened to. She is truly a tireless activist, and an inspiration for queer women.
“I have a constant image of myself holding up a shield and never resting. I think I would like to put it down soon.” (109)
Pedestrian writing, tons of name dropping and cis middle class white woman feminism.
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
slow-paced
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
funny
informative
I really enjoyed this audiobook! Sandy's humour and passion for so many things, not least equality, shine through. At many times I was moved to tears, for sad, hopeful, or bittersweet reasons. What a treasure, and what a good reminder to enjoy the journey.
While it felt like it drug on a bit, I enjoyed hearing Sandi's experiences and takes on feminism, LGBTQ, history, show business, and more.
3.5 rounded up because I love Sandi.
I enjoyed it, but also not "that much". Some comments, especially on physical appearance of people on the bus were really unnecessary and I thought she was above them. I have to remember that she's still a woman in her 60s and despite being very much open minded, there are still things embedded in the time she was raised.
I enjoyed it, but also not "that much". Some comments, especially on physical appearance of people on the bus were really unnecessary and I thought she was above them. I have to remember that she's still a woman in her 60s and despite being very much open minded, there are still things embedded in the time she was raised.
informative
inspiring
slow-paced