A review by thereadingrambler
This Penis Business: A Memoir by Echo Montgomery Garrett, Georganne Chapin

Did not finish book.

I received this as an eARC and was initially excited about the title. I love micro-histories and societal critiques and this seemed like it would be a mix of both. I became suspicious when I realized the author is a ciswoman and that this is entitled "a memoir." Nonetheless, I forged ahead, and unfortunately, my worries were confirmed. This is very much a memoir that is supposedly focused on the issue of circumcision but from someone who is not a doctor, researcher, or even has a penis. While I'm sure she's a very knowledgeable woman, I find myself thinking this does more to hurt her cause. Why not platform penis-havers who have first-hand experience? Why not feature medical professionals who could speak to this issue from a professional perspective? We spend a lot of the book just discussing the author's childhood, which has no bearing on the actual topic under discussion. Additionally, the writing style is boring and self-indulgent. I would definitely not recommend this book, and I hope readers can find information about this important issue from better sources.