Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (975 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01DDZ3EY2 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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West has rocked the public in work published everywhere from The Guardian to GQ and heard on This American Life. Hailed by Lena Dunham as an "essential (and hilarious) voice for women", Lindy West is ferociously witty and outspoken, tackling topics as varied as pop culture, social justice, and body image. Shrill is comprised of a series of essays that bravely share her life, including her transition from quiet to feminist-out-loud, coming of age in a popular culture that is hostile to women (especially fat, funny women), and how keeping quiet is not an option for any of us.. Her empowering work has garnered a coast-to-coast audience that eagerly awaits Shrill, her highly anticipated literary debut. She is a catalyst for a national conversation in a world where not all stories are created equal and not everybody is treated
"the book is hilariously funny and I immediately worried because I wasn’t sure how" according to Martina CLARK. If Shrill isn’t already on your summer reading list, you may need to shift your priorities. I mean, the book has been out for a week, so, seriously, get on it.When I attended Lindy West’s first reading on her book tour for Shrill last week, she. Required reading for human beings: laugh while having your eyes opened If you are a woman, read this book. If you've ever been harassed online, read this book. If you're a man, read this book. If you've ever been annoyed at the fat person next to you on a plane, read this book. If you're any other gender or undecided or anyth. "I loved this book. Really. I want more from West." according to bluedogchef. I loved this so much. I crap out on books about I loved this book. Really. I want more from West. bluedogchef I loved this so much. I crap out on books about 40 pages in about 90% of the time. If there's clunky writing, or it tries to be funny and is not, or the message is stale or preachy. This is none of these things. It's laugh out loud funny in parts with clev. 0 pages in about 90% of the time. If there's clunky writing, or it tries to be funny and is not, or the message is stale or preachy. This is none of these things. It's laugh out loud funny in parts with clev