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Hey, Hun: Sales, Sisterhood, Supremacy, and the Other Lies Behind Multilevel Marketing

Emily Lynn Paulson

3.63 AVERAGE

hmalones's review against another edition

5.0

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If you’ve ever been part of an MLM, you need to read this book, especially if you feel any kind of shame or embarrassment about it. I am very open about my experiences as a former Beachbody (now BODi) hun. My story is not Emily’s, yet they are similar. I respect the hell out of her for having the courage to write this book. Emily openly talks about her privileges, her struggles, and gives the reader a behind the scenes glimpse into what life at the top tier of an MLM is really like.

I devoured this book; it confirmed many things that I already suspected when I started to rank advance and see behind the curtain at Beachbody. Emily discusses the predatory nature of MLMs, that many people don’t want to acknowledge because it sounds so SINISTER. Guess what? It is. Selling to people because of “pain points,” being asked to shame yourself and tell your darkest secrets IS NOT “SISTERHOOD.”

I also love that Emily doesn’t shy away from discussing white supremacy and the insidious ways that MLMs promote it. We are supposed to be thin, beautiful, and fuckable as she boldly states. I am HERE for THIS. Pick this book up, read it and share it. Thank you to Emily for my signed bookplate and fun goodies since I pre-ordered. Also to note: lots of references and resources to help people who have left an MLM cult. It’s hard, but it will be okay. Life will get better.

carlee009's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful informative medium-paced

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I enjoyed the book. I think it could have been significantly shorter. The last few chapters basically just has the same talking points repeatedly. The post script was a very strong enforcement of the thesis and could have been inserted much earlier.

cole_ms's review against another edition

3.5

funny informative reflective medium-paced

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While I liked this novel (I listened to the audiobook), I feel like some key points were missed. Though I understand this was meant to be her journey in an MLM.

loudbookstore's review against another edition

4.0

informative reflective fast-paced

kittycatsammy's review against another edition

4.0

informative reflective medium-paced

celeste_kennington's review against another edition

4.0

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So interesting, I used to judge MLM individuals so hard but seeing how it’s a system that renders the individual both predator and victim, I have a newfound empathy. A personal and powerful story well-told

j_spiv's review against another edition

4.0

dark informative reflective medium-paced

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Alcohol

rosemaryc64's review against another edition

3.0

informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

rfl_in_stl's review against another edition

3.5

informative reflective medium-paced

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While I enjoyed Emily’s story and her willingness to name the role white supremacy and the role it plays in multilevel marketing, it felt very “white woman explains racism” at times. I would have preferred she gave more of a platform to the stories of people of color who have been directly harmed during their time in these companies. Emily is not a nobody - she had a massive social media presence before this book was even published. I think she could have “passed the mic” more effectively, rather than positioning herself as an antiracism expert. However, I also recognize that this is a problem in the anti-MLM community as a whole.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship

Minor: Cancer

doggearredreadss's review against another edition

5.0

informative reflective medium-paced