A review by emilyisreading
Difficult Women: A History of Feminism in 11 Fights by Helen Lewis

3.0

A book about the largely unnoticed women of feminism. I found it incredibly interesting to learn of their stories and activism, but there was something missing from this book. It was very white and cis centric; a small note on transgender people and feminism, but rather fleeting to have any substance.

Part of the book felt a little rushed together, especially the epilogue. I feel Lewis’ descriptions of a ‘difficult woman’ rather missed the point that feminists don’t fit into a category, even if the author tries to go against the grain of stereotypes.

An interesting read, but not my favourite feminist book.