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A review by ella1212
My Body by Emily Ratajkowski
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
An interesting insight into the world of modeling and into how society views women’s bodies as a purely commodifiable asset, without regard for our brains, intellect etc.
as this was a series of essays I thought there would be less about Emily herself and more about societies views on women’s bodies as a whole. It felt more like an autobiography rather than essays. I also wish that there had been more in the book about how modelling isn’t something for young women to aspire to. There was little regard for the demographic that would read this book and therefore came across as a bit lacking in self awareness and dare I say empathy for the reader themselves. oh damn pooor youuu being paid $25k to watch a football game…smh
But otherwise fascinating insight into the entertainment industry’s role in the use of women’s bodies as a means of production, something we don’t get to own or reclaim 9 times out of 10.
as this was a series of essays I thought there would be less about Emily herself and more about societies views on women’s bodies as a whole. It felt more like an autobiography rather than essays. I also wish that there had been more in the book about how modelling isn’t something for young women to aspire to. There was little regard for the demographic that would read this book and therefore came across as a bit lacking in self awareness and dare I say empathy for the reader themselves.
But otherwise fascinating insight into the entertainment industry’s role in the use of women’s bodies as a means of production, something we don’t get to own or reclaim 9 times out of 10.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Eating disorder, Sexism, Sexual assault, and Sexual content