literarynessie's review against another edition
Thanks to Riveted I have access to this anthology for 24 hours.
Since I can't finish all of the short stories, I will tell you what I read and what I liked.
❤ = Really Liked. ❤❤ = Loved
"Finding my Feminism" by Amy Reed - ❤
"Fat and Loud" by Julie Murphy
"Unexpected Pursuits: Embracing my Indigeneity and Creativity" by Christine Day
"Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra - ❤❤
"Myth Making" by Somaiya Daud - ❤
"Black Girl, Becoming" by Tracy Deonn Walker - ❤❤
But the older I got, the more the lines blurred, the more I realized there's not really a hierarchy of identity but a strange constellation within myself." - Somaiya Daud
I know now that I am not responsible for living within the limited imaginations of others, nor am I insufficient because they cannot full conceive of me. I know this because art once whispered, then yelled, then roared through me that it is the world that might be ill and that I am becoming whole." - Tracy Deonn Walker
THIS BOOK NEEDS TO BE AN OPTIONAL READ IN CLASSROOMS.
Since I can't finish all of the short stories, I will tell you what I read and what I liked.
❤ = Really Liked. ❤❤ = Loved
"Finding my Feminism" by Amy Reed - ❤
"Fat and Loud" by Julie Murphy
"Unexpected Pursuits: Embracing my Indigeneity and Creativity" by Christine Day
"Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra - ❤❤
"Myth Making" by Somaiya Daud - ❤
"Black Girl, Becoming" by Tracy Deonn Walker - ❤❤
But the older I got, the more the lines blurred, the more I realized there's not really a hierarchy of identity but a strange constellation within myself." - Somaiya Daud
I know now that I am not responsible for living within the limited imaginations of others, nor am I insufficient because they cannot full conceive of me. I know this because art once whispered, then yelled, then roared through me that it is the world that might be ill and that I am becoming whole." - Tracy Deonn Walker
THIS BOOK NEEDS TO BE AN OPTIONAL READ IN CLASSROOMS.
sc104906's review against another edition
3.0
I received this through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
This is a collection of essay from several female YA authors. Each discusses their own experiences with being a woman, feminism, and the challenges of sexuality as it relates to their gender. Several of the essays were stellar and encouraged me to read beyond the anthology, while others were lack luster. However, that may simply relate to the author's style and its connection to my own personality. I think this work will give rise to discussions. However, I do believe one of the essays will spark strong debate within the YA community.
This is a collection of essay from several female YA authors. Each discusses their own experiences with being a woman, feminism, and the challenges of sexuality as it relates to their gender. Several of the essays were stellar and encouraged me to read beyond the anthology, while others were lack luster. However, that may simply relate to the author's style and its connection to my own personality. I think this work will give rise to discussions. However, I do believe one of the essays will spark strong debate within the YA community.
vera_michele's review against another edition
No Rating
I always feel uncomfortable when giving ratings to nonfiction books. Especially anthologies. I have given ratings, but I just don't feel comfortable with this one.
I really enjoyed this anthology. It was about being a woman in America. I related to a lot of these stories, but I didn't with others. I don't really have a lot to say about this other than the ones I loved the most:
1. "Her Hair Was Not of Gold" by Anna-Marie McLemore
2. "Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra
3. "Roar" by Jaye Robin Brown
4. "Easter Offering" by Brandy Colbert
5. "These Words Are Mine" by Stephanie Kuehnert
6. "The One Who Defines Me" by Aisha Saeed
7. "In Our Genes" by Hannah Moskowitz
8. "What I've Learned about Silence" by Amber Smith
I always feel uncomfortable when giving ratings to nonfiction books. Especially anthologies. I have given ratings, but I just don't feel comfortable with this one.
I really enjoyed this anthology. It was about being a woman in America. I related to a lot of these stories, but I didn't with others. I don't really have a lot to say about this other than the ones I loved the most:
1. "Her Hair Was Not of Gold" by Anna-Marie McLemore
2. "Chilled Monkey Brains" by Sona Charaipotra
3. "Roar" by Jaye Robin Brown
4. "Easter Offering" by Brandy Colbert
5. "These Words Are Mine" by Stephanie Kuehnert
6. "The One Who Defines Me" by Aisha Saeed
7. "In Our Genes" by Hannah Moskowitz
8. "What I've Learned about Silence" by Amber Smith
mishmashedme's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.0
kits_little_library's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
This book is really wonderfully written. There are so many voices, stories, so much intersectionality, and different types of empowerment stories in this collection.
I loved seeing some of my favorite authors (Ellen, Nina, and Amber) plus seeing that when this was published, some amazing authors hadn’t been published yet (Tracy and Christine).
I think a lot of cis women will find this empowering and they will feel very seen. I think a lot of trans women will feel like their voices weren’t in this collection but the editor’s note does point out they were lacking trans voices.
Overall, good read.
I loved seeing some of my favorite authors (Ellen, Nina, and Amber) plus seeing that when this was published, some amazing authors hadn’t been published yet (Tracy and Christine).
I think a lot of cis women will find this empowering and they will feel very seen. I think a lot of trans women will feel like their voices weren’t in this collection but the editor’s note does point out they were lacking trans voices.
Overall, good read.
burniereads's review against another edition
3.0
Super empowering at times, but I found it hard to identify with some of it because of the focus of the 'American spirit'. As someone who lives in Australia, it was hard to relate to that sense of devotion and loyalty to it. However, all of the essays were written beautifully and were all impactful in their own right.
natsthecats's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
4.0
amberrose's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful collection of essays discussing everything from racial identity, feminism, and sexual assault in the wake of the 2016 election. It's a humbling reminder that these issues are complex and that there is always, always something to be learned and something to be working towards.