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hanna_numinen's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Minor: Rape, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
travelsaurus_rex's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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informative
inspiring
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sad
4.25
I’m extremely glad that I read this book. I have a feeling that some may dislike the overall premise/thesis, but it was powerfully backed by both empirical support and emotional intelligence.
I did, however, take issue with some points of interpretation which were definitely leaps in logic; the author sometimes ascribes outcomes to sexism versus individuals’/groups’ logical explanation of their thinking. Though in many cases sexism is *also* at play, it doesn’t undermine the rational decision-making that can be explained logically (for example, some women not voting for Clinton in 2016).
Overall, I liked the book, but can’t recommend to everyone based on some of the interpretations. I know these individual points may cause some readers to reject the author’s otherwise excellent points. I don’t want defensiveness to solidify people *against* the bigger picture argument being made. This book can only be recommended to specific audiences.
A similar book that I recommend for ALL readers is Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez.
I did, however, take issue with some points of interpretation which were definitely leaps in logic; the author sometimes ascribes outcomes to sexism versus individuals’/groups’ logical explanation of their thinking. Though in many cases sexism is *also* at play, it doesn’t undermine the rational decision-making that can be explained logically (for example, some women not voting for Clinton in 2016).
Overall, I liked the book, but can’t recommend to everyone based on some of the interpretations. I know these individual points may cause some readers to reject the author’s otherwise excellent points. I don’t want defensiveness to solidify people *against* the bigger picture argument being made. This book can only be recommended to specific audiences.
A similar book that I recommend for ALL readers is Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez.
Graphic: Sexual violence, Xenophobia, War, Kidnapping, Rape, and Violence
aubsends's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Sexual violence, Rape, Sexual harassment, and Sexual assault
aisabel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.25
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Mass/school shootings, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Murder, Pregnancy, and Domestic abuse
theinfinitebookcase's review against another edition
challenging
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inspiring
slow-paced
5.0
"The anger we have as women is an act of radical imagination. Angry women burn brighter than the sun."
I finally finished "Rage Becomes Her" today. It took me nearly a month, but it is one of the best books I have ever read. Each time I sat down to read, no matter how few pages, I felt moved or awakened. I underlined and dog-eared pages like I had to write a paper on it. For each story Chemaly told, I had one for a woman in my life. Sometimes they were me. My mother also threw plates.
Everyone, no matter their gender, had something worthwhile to take from this book. It will stay with me for a long, long time.
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Misogyny, Sexism, Rape, Racism, and Pregnancy
sistermagpie's review
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Rape and Domestic abuse
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