chloenm3's review against another edition
4.0
I'm in love with Caitlin Moran - she is so funny and opinionated and some of her points made me laugh out loud and it also made me so happy that I wasn't the only one going through these problems. I liked how she talked about feminism and my eyes were definitely opened - I'm going to be reading more of these types of memoir/feminism books. Next on my list 'Not That Kind Of Girl' by Lena Dunham
ginbott's review against another edition
5.0
Am I a feminist?
After reading this book, in response to that question I will smile sympathetically at the person who asks that question and go: Obviously, dear, I am a strident feminist...
Moran exposes the difficulty of growing up, the catastrophe that becoming a woman really is. She doesn't hold back, nor spare herself. Her stories of growing up are at times hilarious, mortifying and inspiring and inform her perspective on the world in a unique way.
But this isn't a book about 'I am woman, hear me roar'. It's about being a female and making the most of it. It's about what being a 21st century lady is like, about the bizarre circumstances we can find ourselves in, about expectations, projections, assumptions and the crazy extremes we can go to.
It's about how much fun being a woman can be, and how much fun being with men can be. In the end it's about making the most of it, doing what you want to do without worrying all the time about what others will make of your decisions. Oh, and most important: it is about being polite to each other.
After reading this book, in response to that question I will smile sympathetically at the person who asks that question and go: Obviously, dear, I am a strident feminist...
Moran exposes the difficulty of growing up, the catastrophe that becoming a woman really is. She doesn't hold back, nor spare herself. Her stories of growing up are at times hilarious, mortifying and inspiring and inform her perspective on the world in a unique way.
But this isn't a book about 'I am woman, hear me roar'. It's about being a female and making the most of it. It's about what being a 21st century lady is like, about the bizarre circumstances we can find ourselves in, about expectations, projections, assumptions and the crazy extremes we can go to.
It's about how much fun being a woman can be, and how much fun being with men can be. In the end it's about making the most of it, doing what you want to do without worrying all the time about what others will make of your decisions. Oh, and most important: it is about being polite to each other.
devinelybookish's review against another edition
4.0
Love this autobiography. She is so funny yet talks about serious issues within society. She draws from her own experiences in an enlightening way. I loved every page of it.
leannaaker's review against another edition
4.0
This was a fun read with a tone that resonated with me right now. I would highly recommend the audiobook, with the story narrated by the author herself. If you have a sensitive nature, this book isn't for you. ;-)
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
3.0
I was quite entertained by this book. Some chapters were very good - particularly the one on abortion. I liked her attitude of, if something doesn't work for you, don't do it, even if it supposedly something women do and love doing. But that is hardly original to her. Most chapters were superficial and chatty, which is fun enough. (I did read most of this on vacation.) I was left wishing for something a little meatier, as this was recommended to me as a modern feminist read. As a light silly memoir, I think it works pretty well. Some bits were laugh out loud funny. But some bits were strangely insensitive, like when she made a joke (JOKE!) about a child covered in napalm.
whimsydances's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book. I didn't agree with all of the author's viewpoints, and I find it disturbing that so many people would give a one-star review based on a few things they don't entirely agree with or find offensive. I loved the way she blended her memoir in with feminist exposition, and I could relate to so many of her life experiences and viewpoints, even when mine were different. Likewise, even when I came to different conclusions from her feminist breakdown, I felt she presented her case for what it was, not in a way that preaches for all women. This book has so much to say that is important as a baseline for understanding life and feminism.
misspearch's review against another edition
2.0
Funny at times, but I was really hoping to love this book. But I just didn't.
karimorton33's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. I enjoyed the humour that was in it, but found some chapters more relevant or that resonated with me more than others. (Read for Feminist Book Club)
gettygirl's review against another edition
4.0
Hilarious, thought-provoking, and written with great kindness.