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Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist by Sesali Bowen

funny informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

I want to get back into reading feminist texts and this was a great, accessible book that introduced me to the trap feminist framework. I was moved by the book's epilogue and the author's acknowledgment that not every Black woman had a life similar to the author's, but could still see parts of themselves reflected in the book. There's plenty of practical advice in here which will resonate with many readers. It's also a quick read and you won't be slowed down by dense text or definitions. Bowen treats many of these topics with empathy and sensitivity. I was really struck by her discussions on sexuality and how Black women and femmes must develop their own sexual identity in a culture that seeks to make us ashamed of our bodies and bodily sensations. If you want to dip a toe in the feminist text waters, this is a great place to start. 
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