elenatejeda's review against another edition
4.0
Considero que leí este libro en un momento adecuado, me divertí mucho sinceramente. No es un libro formal, pareció más una conversación simple pero muy grata.
jmpalm13's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed Caitlin Moran's sassy perspective of being a "strident feminist" and the pride she takes in doing such without sounding arrogant.
thepagemasterr's review against another edition
3.0
I think that there are some really great & beautiful moments in this book. Moran has a great way of truly transporting you to her youth. I do have a HUGE problem with her repeated use of the n-word. I don’t care if it’s for a point or purpose, she has no right or true reason to say it when alternatives are available that would still get her point across. In my opinion the last 4 chapters really seal the beauty of this book. Overall, I was decently happy with this read.
jhalloran99's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book filled with intelligent and humorous feminist rant. Caitlin Moran is sharp and witty and highly relatable. I recommend this book to any woman, whether or not you identify as a feminist.
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. ;-)