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Everybody (Else) Is Perfect: How I Survived Hypocrisy, Beauty, Clicks, and Likes by Gabrielle Korn
shannonigans322's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
I went into this thinking it would be more of a motivational/self-help book; it ended up being a memoir of the youngest Editor-in-Chief of Nylon. While I found myself compelled to keep listening, I also found myself alienated at times. It's great to read about a young queer woman in power, but also a major content warning for disordered eating, fatphobia, etc.
sarayo2001's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
genthebookworm's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of the books that I initially picked up almost entirely because of the amazing title. I mean, who hasn't felt this way before?! It doesn't matter what stage of life you are in...it is quite easy to fall into the trap of feeling less than and thinking everyone else has a better understanding of how to do it all. Now imaging navigating this feeling while working in women's media..in the beauty department.
Shared through essay format, Everbody (Else) is Perfect takes us through Gabrielle Korn's experience as a white, Jewish lesbian in her 20s, working in women's digital media. From imposter syndrome to body dysmorphia to the mixed messages society sends us daily, this was just such a timely and important read. Her perspective was refreshing, and the insider look at the beauty and fashion media empire was fascinating and illuminating. The underbelly of the media that touts self-love also shares a whole other level of hypocrisy and Korn showed up.
While the focus on the beauty and fashion industry was a large part of these essays, Korn also shared candidly about many other important topics, including sexuality, feminism, mental health, racism, eating disorders/body dysmorphia, and misogyny. Like many essay collections, some of them were 5-star reads for me while others were not quite as impactful but overall this was a very solid read that had the perfect mix of being totally readable while also being a powerful call for change.
Thank you to Atria Books for my advanced copy.
Shared through essay format, Everbody (Else) is Perfect takes us through Gabrielle Korn's experience as a white, Jewish lesbian in her 20s, working in women's digital media. From imposter syndrome to body dysmorphia to the mixed messages society sends us daily, this was just such a timely and important read. Her perspective was refreshing, and the insider look at the beauty and fashion media empire was fascinating and illuminating. The underbelly of the media that touts self-love also shares a whole other level of hypocrisy and Korn showed up.
While the focus on the beauty and fashion industry was a large part of these essays, Korn also shared candidly about many other important topics, including sexuality, feminism, mental health, racism, eating disorders/body dysmorphia, and misogyny. Like many essay collections, some of them were 5-star reads for me while others were not quite as impactful but overall this was a very solid read that had the perfect mix of being totally readable while also being a powerful call for change.
Thank you to Atria Books for my advanced copy.
anastasiarozova's review
3.0
It is another personal and yet very general story about women's lives. But not in a bad way at all.
I know nothing about Gabrielle Korn, but it was interesting to listen about her work in magazines and fashion and how she is/was trying to change the field to be more feminist and inclusive.
No new thoughts for me personally, but still I liked listening to books like this incr un a while. It keeps me going knowing there are actual real people who are trying to make our world a little bit better by changing minds. They all deserve a great 'thank you'.
I know nothing about Gabrielle Korn, but it was interesting to listen about her work in magazines and fashion and how she is/was trying to change the field to be more feminist and inclusive.
No new thoughts for me personally, but still I liked listening to books like this incr un a while. It keeps me going knowing there are actual real people who are trying to make our world a little bit better by changing minds. They all deserve a great 'thank you'.
tawnymlara's review
5.0
Fascinating insight on the world of millennial journalism. Korn helped shape modern, “woke” journalism as we know it.
biancaherres's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Deeply resonated with me, love the tie in of personal reflection alongside feminist thought!
jennnafziger's review against another edition
4.0
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley. I am definitely a fan of books that support body positivity. In this memoir, Gabrielle Korn shares her experiences with body image, especially as they relate to disordering eating, feminism, and LGBTQ acceptance. She offers great perspective and encouragement to fight for acceptance, because of the body you are in.