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chrishudsonjr's Reviews (121)
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Manne is an excellent writer and presents a very convincing framework to understand (and distinguish) misogyny, sexism, and patriarchy. Down Girl is very good at foreseeing and addressing most objections, and provides a very grounded charitable avenue for people less sympathetic to the thesis to understand. A criticism I have is it was often difficult as a reader to empathize with many of Manne’s examples of powerful political women. Specifically women who themselves have perpetuated a significant amount of oppression. I also wish Manne had better accounted for the carceral backdrop to many over her examples involving the criminal justice system and himpathy, which often comes off as tone-deaf for anyone even mildly familiar with criminal justice reform efforts, but especially in today’s context. Nevertheless the book is a very compelling and accessible read. I learned a lot.
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One of the most timely and important animal rights books I’ve read. Marceau impressively synthesizes the most up to date criminal justice research with the philosophy of anti-speciesism to build a well-needed critique of the belief that improving the welfare of non-human animals requires the criminal punishment of humans. The most interesting chapter was the overview and critique of the questionable “Link” research supposedly connecting animal abuse to other forms of violent crime, often used by animal advocates and prosecutors to justify incarcerations. Marceau is an unapologetic defender of animals, but argues persuasively that we must collectively move Beyond Cages for all sentient species to truly achieve liberation. A must read for anyone even casually interested in animal welfare or criminal justice reform.
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An good autobiography of one of the greatest bands of all time. Even as a fan I learned quite a bit. But the book definitely isn’t only for diehards. There’s a lot of engaging material even for casual fans of punk rock, and Do What You Want might be the perfect entry point and roadmap into the substantial Bad Religion discography.
Satan's Silence: Ritual Abuse and the Making of a Modern American Witch Hunt
Michael Snedeker, Debbie Nathan
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Detailed, engaging, & tragic. One of my favorite reads of the year, but also one of the most frustrating. It’s amazing how many people across the spectrum (religious conservatives, feminists, social workers, police, etc.) participated in baseless hysteria that ruined countless lives, and how few of faced any form of accountability.
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A book about shitty people acting shitty towards eachother that made me feel shitty about myself. I still liked it though.
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I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected to. Sapkowski provides some pretty detailed world building, but since Blood of Elves is technically “Book 1” much of it felt introductory or like it was setting up future events, especially after reading The Last Wish and Sword of Destiny.