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modeislodis's review against another edition
3.0
I respect it, but I didn’t enjoy reading it. The storytelling was disjointed and perhaps too “poetic” or “artistic” for my taste? But I recognize her importance, liked learning about the fires in which she was forged, and appreciate that despite it all, she’s an optimist.
juliedefrance's review against another edition
The title sounds promising and I loved another work from the same author. This just didn't catch me, the storyline drags itself and I grew bored. Since I own the book maybe I'll try another time, not sure yet
esessa's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this, and loved listening to it as an audiobook. Listening to Solnit is like listening to the ocean: generally calm and comforting, but with powerful undercurrents and occasional crashing waves that startle you into alertness. These essays on femininity and her own history are fascinating and empowering.
e333mily's review against another edition
4.0
Bearing witness, taking up space, telling your story, finding your voice, trusting your voice,
ashley_po's review against another edition
2.0
I received an ARC of this book from Net Galley. I wanted to love this book - I love memoirs in general. But I just couldn't get in to this one. It was more a memoir of a time and a place than a person, and I struggled with it. It seems that Solnit's fans are avid, but maybe because I haven't read her previous works, I didn't know what I was getting into.