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My Body
by Emily Ratajkowski
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
I really didn’t think I would like this at all, but Emily Ratajkowski's memoir surprised me. The book offers a fascinating insider perspective into an industry ruled and owned by men that reek of misogyny.
In her memoir, Ratajkowski details her experiences in the fashion industry as a young woman, she attempts to assert her power through her beauty and desirability, but admits to struggling with confidence. The qualities that she thinks give her power over men are actually used and abused by men in the industry, time and time again they profit off her body. She details times in her life she has been left alone, unprotected and vulnerable.
Throughout the book, Emily shows personal growth, no longer being reliant on male validation. Instead, in the last three chapters especially she shows her anger and frustration, finally understanding how she has been deceived and abused by men. This book perfectly captures Emily's journey in life, and coming to an understanding of the ways in which the world works and her place in it. Although she writes off her own experiences, I found there were many aspects of the novel that were relatable.
Emily does not shy away from the ugly moments in this memoir, and for this reason alone, it is worth reading.
In her memoir, Ratajkowski details her experiences in the fashion industry as a young woman, she attempts to assert her power through her beauty and desirability, but admits to struggling with confidence. The qualities that she thinks give her power over men are actually used and abused by men in the industry, time and time again they profit off her body. She details times in her life she has been left alone, unprotected and vulnerable.
Throughout the book, Emily shows personal growth, no longer being reliant on male validation. Instead, in the last three chapters especially she shows her anger and frustration, finally understanding how she has been deceived and abused by men. This book perfectly captures Emily's journey in life, and coming to an understanding of the ways in which the world works and her place in it. Although she writes off her own experiences, I found there were many aspects of the novel that were relatable.
Emily does not shy away from the ugly moments in this memoir, and for this reason alone, it is worth reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault