Becoming Beauvoir: A Life by Kate Kirkpatrick

Becoming Beauvoir: A Life

Kate Kirkpatrick

496 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

nonfiction feminism philosophy challenging informative reflective slow-paced

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"One is not born a woman, but becomes one", Simone de BeauvoirA symbol of liberated womanhood, Simone de Beauvoir's unconventional relationships inspired and scandalised her generation. A philosopher, writer, and feminist icon, she won prestigious...

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informative 85%
reflective 85%
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tense 14%

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