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knod78's review against another edition
4.0
First off, kudos to her on the Introduction. It wasn't too long; it wasn't full of repeated information; it was on point and it had me engaged from the get go. Too many nonfictions books are full of long intros, prefaces, prologues, etc. This book was strong and really opened my eyes on a great deal of items plaguing this country, especially marginalized communities. My favorite chapters were Hunger, Housing, and Reproductive Justice, with Hunger being my absolute top. That chapter was seriously eye opening to me. I used to be one of those people who said, "Food stamps only have the shitty, unhealthy, processed food," but I always thought it was the government who did that and not that it was a choice. It made me rethink everything I thought. The only chapter I didn't like was Gun Violence. Her argument just wasn't strong enough to relate it to a feminist issue, because it was too general. She started focusing on domestic violence, which I thought was powerful, but then closed the chapter with, "don't focus on domestic violence." So, it didn't work for me.
I did have issues with one chapter, Fear and Racism (I think that was the name). I felt like it was easy for her being in Chicago within a state that has largely voted Democrat to lecture me who lives in the South with GENERATIONS of Conservative (sometimes, extreme conservative) Republicans coworkers, friends, and family members to do more and stand up more at every gathering for our beliefs or we are part of the problem. They will not change their mind and will never change their mind no matter what I say. She didn't really want to see my side and how hard it is for some people, especially the moderates in the south. I felt like she should take advice from her last chapter to listen, because arguing with someone over the new voting laws at Easter is not practical and will not work.
This book truly made me look at many issues we have in America with new glasses. I will take what I learned from this book and see what more I can do for my community, because I don't want to ignore the issues any longer. I really do recommend this book.
I did have issues with one chapter, Fear and Racism (I think that was the name). I felt like it was easy for her being in Chicago within a state that has largely voted Democrat to lecture me who lives in the South with GENERATIONS of Conservative (sometimes, extreme conservative) Republicans coworkers, friends, and family members to do more and stand up more at every gathering for our beliefs or we are part of the problem. They will not change their mind and will never change their mind no matter what I say. She didn't really want to see my side and how hard it is for some people, especially the moderates in the south. I felt like she should take advice from her last chapter to listen, because arguing with someone over the new voting laws at Easter is not practical and will not work.
This book truly made me look at many issues we have in America with new glasses. I will take what I learned from this book and see what more I can do for my community, because I don't want to ignore the issues any longer. I really do recommend this book.
rainbowbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
As a Latina, these are observations I had made and lessons I had learned, but this book is necessary for those people who have not connected the dots. As a teacher, one thing that resonated with me is that "Housing is foundational for success." I think many people cannot contemplate the emotional and physical toll housing insecurity takes on people; especially young people.
ridanwise's review against another edition
5.0
I can't emphasize enough how key this book is to understanding Feminism not only as fundamental to social progressivism, but as inherently intersectional. Kendall goes above and beyond on explaining why we need to take back a movement that has, like many things, been co-opted by racist neo-liberals.
Not much to say except for: read it! It's brief and direct and one of those gems that places you in another corner from which to look at life!
Not much to say except for: read it! It's brief and direct and one of those gems that places you in another corner from which to look at life!
bearystarry's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
4.0
A great book for confronting White Feminism in yourself if you've never done that before, and a good reminder for those of us that have already been trying to confront these things.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Child death, Gun violence, Racism, Medical trauma, Murder, Classism, Police brutality, Domestic abuse, Colonisation, Sexism, Pregnancy, and Child abuse
Moderate: Sexual harassment, Mass/school shootings, Xenophobia, Genocide, Cancer, Deportation, and Abortion
fairyhag's review against another edition
5.0
An essential for those who want to learn more about intersectional feminism. Kendall breaks down intersectionality by exploring certain areas that are not typically treated as a feminist issue but should, such as housing or hunger. Kendall inserts her own experiences in the novel, which pack a punch juxtaposed with her research and assertions woven throughout each chapter. Very informative and enjoyable read, would highly recommend!
awhite2580's review against another edition
4.0
Great audiobook!! I loved how she related so many different types of issues to feminism. Really good book for white women who may not realize the harm they’re doing to the feminist movement or how they may be neglecting BIPOC and LGBTQIA women in the movement.