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I know I’m late to the party, but this book is a must read for anyone who considers themselves a “feminist” - or anyone who doesn’t, for that matter. bell hooks presents the black feminist perspective in direct, easily digestible terms, making the information accessible to just about anyone. White people who consider themselves feminists would probably benefit most from this book. I think we have a duty to seek out different perspectives so that we might collectively learn to make the feminist movement in the West more inclusive. I loved this!

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noralinn's review against another edition

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challenging informative medium-paced

5.0

readingwithcoffee's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

4.75

Makes me wish there was something between 4.75 and 5 lol but while a text I think should be required reading for all white and nonblack feminists tbh there’s times it shows it’s age (like clearly ahead of the 80s but still a product/limited by the age of that makes sense) also the end gets very repetitive.

I think that’s because of her academic background and how conclusions are often expected to be summary of your entire argument? And honestly for a nonfiction book even as short as her books are that’s not a bad idea but listening to the audiobook you’re kinda just like why are we repeating ourselves we already argued more in-depth and better. Very very good , much better then all about love.

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informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5

This is a great pick for someone looking to better understand the consequences when movements of liberation are not intersectional! Black women specifically have suffered greatly from people who were supposed to be their “allies.” I would also recommend this book for those trying to learn about the more accurate horrible reality of slavery in America.

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