BLINK Publishing Ugly Why the world became beauty-obsessed and how to break free.

by Anita Bhagwandas

Ugly Why the world became beauty-obsessed and how to break free ABISBOOK BLINK Publishing.

336 pages, Paperback

Published May 9, 2024

Reviews

[Ruth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was "issues with beauty culture and privilege 101" and most of the arguments within it will be very familiar to feminists. But we need books like this as not everyone has spent their lives being political.

I enjoyed the book and the author's voice. I usually find these books to be OTT in going too heavily on the author's life experience, which is often unfamiliar to many (very privileged American upper middle class lives, for example). But Bhagwandas weaves in her interesting life story well and I also liked her pictures.

I'd definitely recommend it to women who feel bad about their looks and need an explanation on what's behind our emphasis on being pretty. It's a worthwhile book and a good read.

[Joanna Bucur · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish I had this book as a teen.

[Paula Llinas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed it and would recommend it to any girls going through a difficult time.