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Jul 18, 2022SarahFindsBooks rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wow, where do I even start with this one! First off, I am surprised I've never heard of this book before now ( thank you bookstagram for another amazing recommendation!). Lindy is everything I wish I was confident enough to be. She…
Aug 26, 2021yellahsh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this book. A must-read for any fat woman and anyone who deals with trolls online. Lindy West is not afraid to say what she thinks, and she'll make you laugh out loud while doing so (for real, I was crying laughing at a couple…
May 10, 2021foriac75 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Stumbled upon this book and Lindy West in a total random way and I am SO GLAD I did!! She is SUPER funny, SUPER smart, and truly an amazing human. The world needed her voice - she's an incredible advocate for women, body positivity, and -…
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Oct 12, 2020fladdle rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this one. I had to laugh in many spots and yet there was some serious discussion going on throughout the book, on mainly three issues: abortion; fat bodies; misogyny. I’ve now started watching the series currently available…
Sep 08, 2020Trixie_reads rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It wasn't funny and seemed to lack focus, but I admire Lindy West's stance on the unfunny business of rape jokes and her fat activism.
May 07, 2020GenXLibrarian rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A series of essays by the journalist Lindy West who is a regular contributor to the New York Times, the Guardian and This American Life. Focusing mainly on the fat acceptance movement and feminism and the reactions she gets to these…
Mar 27, 2020Liv_Ryan rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is the ideal quarantine read, imo: laugh-out-loud, make-your-roommate-pause-her-videogame-so-you-can-read-her-whole-chapters funny with just enough seriousness to be a hard-hitting read. It's also short enough to finish in 2 sittings.…
Jan 13, 2020cecsav rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
This book is vulgar and disgusting. I couldn't force myself to get through more than a chapter and a half before I'd had enough of the author's profanity and sex talk. I would give it negative stars if i could.
Jan 02, 2020khill11 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"My little victories--trolls, rape jokes, fat people's humanity--are world-building. Fighting for diverse voices is world-building. Proclaiming the inherent value of fat people is world-building. Believing rape victims is world-building.…
Dec 27, 2019STPL_Emily rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this one! Lindy West has a voice I want to listen to. She writes with clarity, wit and vulnerability. I found this collection of essays to be a very easy read. West had me laughing out loud, burning with rage, and cheering…
Nov 19, 2019FPL_Amy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Almost too relatable, especially if you grew up in the 90s. It's a funny, sincere account of life as a fat woman in the United States.
Oct 24, 2019NadiaHathor rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved that concept of solidarity with Women being a drug of choice! It's definitely mine. I got this book in both print and audio and Lindy's narration added to my pleasure. I was hooked from the first page and not released until the…
Sep 12, 2019emmckee rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I watched Season 1 of the Shrill TV show, and it was pretty good, but I was unimpressed on the essays that spurred the show. I ended up giving up on the book after 2 essays. Just not that compelling.
Jun 24, 2019
A collection of essays perfect for anyone woman who has spent time in online spaces, Lindy West has been where you are and then some. The first season of the tv adaptation just came out on Hulu, and while it is not an exact translation of…
Jun 20, 2019
This started off really funny, and it carried the humor through the end, but West touches on some traditionally controversial topics so it's not all laughs. But her writing is RAW and heartfelt, and honest, and self-aware, and I really…
May 06, 2019booksmile rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Important, funny, heartfelt writing. She details her journey to body acceptance and self-confidence and fighting for herself and feeling like she deserves real love and all kinds of good stuff. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars…
Feb 19, 2019KatieD_KCMO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A poignant and hilarious look into Lindy West's journey towards loving herself, and finding love, in a world that tells her she's unlovable. A heartbreaking peek into the world of online harassment and the real impact it has on women.…
Feb 19, 2019katiedennisgunnerson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A poignant and hilarious look into Lindy West's journey towards loving herself, and finding love, in a world that tells her she's unlovable. A heartbreaking peek into the world of online harassment and the real impact it has on women.…
Jan 17, 2019OPL_MichelleC rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I've heard Lindy on This American Life multiple times and loved her stories. Not surprising, I loved learning more from and about her journey as a writer and a woman. She's an honest writer who engrosses her with her detailed narrative.
Sep 10, 2018DBRL_JessicaS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The first essay is a little rough. However, the further into the book I went, the more I found myself loving Lindy West's voice. I felt that she was relatable and took me along for her journey. Will place any other books she writes on hold…
Aug 21, 2018WestSlope_TheaH rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and heartbreaking, these essays showcase Lindy West’s distinct voice. If you are looking for a witty, sharp-tongued feminist hero---you will find her here!
May 20, 2018
Loved this book. Lindy West does a pretty good job of blending the heaviness of her handling rape threats and keeping her public composure as she takes on the comedic scene, with some pretty funny descriptions and one-liners that I feel…
Apr 24, 2018cardigramma rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this book! Describes the author's journey to love her body. I have been down that road and she nailed it. I recommend this book to everyone.
Jan 23, 2018kathylou rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
Ha, just read someone's comment that the last half of the book gets better. I didn't make it that far. What I read was okay but I was getting tired of her drama even with the humor.
Oct 20, 2017kembles rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Lindy West's brilliant memoir is sharp, funny, and an empowering read for anyone who has ever wished for courage to stand up against society's restrictive constructs. I've loved her writing since her early Stranger days through to Jezebel…