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mairi_mckinstry's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
mamanewtnewt's review against another edition
It’s just not for me. Maybe too out of date.
wunkymatts's review against another edition
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lighthearted
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sad
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3.5
I read Phillips's latest book a couple of months ago and really enjoyed it so I thought I'd give this a whirl. I wanted to read her thoughts on how badly she has been treated and the shit women have to put up with just by being in the public eye. These were the hardest passages to read. These were the ones that left my furious.
Overall this book isn't as well written as the other. It doesn't flow as well and the clangers clang a little harder. Still worth a read though. Maybe Phillips was still honing her craft as a writer. The stuff she talks about here is very important. She is, and will probably always remain, a refreshing and honest voice.
Overall this book isn't as well written as the other. It doesn't flow as well and the clangers clang a little harder. Still worth a read though. Maybe Phillips was still honing her craft as a writer. The stuff she talks about here is very important. She is, and will probably always remain, a refreshing and honest voice.
gracieee_t's review against another edition
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4.5
Love Jess Phillips, listened to this on a long car journey. Difficult listen/read at times but worth it.
Graphic: Misogyny, Physical abuse, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Addiction, Death of parent, and Classism
meknight's review against another edition
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4.0
a_v_h's review against another edition
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5.0
dawnlizreads's review against another edition
3.0
For the most part, I listened to the audiobook rather than "read it" - so I sort of a feel like I've missed a fair bit (I only did it that way because Amazon had a deal).
My overwhelming impression is that Philips talks a lot about how much she uses her voice. I realise that is the theme of the book, but it does get a bit wearisome after a while, - particularly when she starts making suggestions about readers themselves can use their voice (nice ideas, but not exactly practical).
But, you could easily argue you'd never make such a critism of a man (which is a key point in the book). Though, I'm can't imagine I'd ever read a book by a sitting male MP whatever offer Amazon was offering to be fair.
If you're feeling fed up of the patriarchy (easily done), then is a rabble rousing and inspiring read. Perhaps don't read it when - like me - you're tired & not in the mood to be inspired.
My overwhelming impression is that Philips talks a lot about how much she uses her voice. I realise that is the theme of the book, but it does get a bit wearisome after a while, - particularly when she starts making suggestions about readers themselves can use their voice (nice ideas, but not exactly practical).
But, you could easily argue you'd never make such a critism of a man (which is a key point in the book). Though, I'm can't imagine I'd ever read a book by a sitting male MP whatever offer Amazon was offering to be fair.
If you're feeling fed up of the patriarchy (easily done), then is a rabble rousing and inspiring read. Perhaps don't read it when - like me - you're tired & not in the mood to be inspired.