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Humans are animals at there core. So, I'd think if she were writing a book on men, she may also reference them to be like certain animals. I did not take it as sexist, as I don't see animals as lowly beings, whom are lesser than myself because I am human. Even if she was comparing specifically women to animals. I felt I still understood the comparisons and never once thought they were sexist, despite I am a feminist, though more of a humanist because of wanting to see gender equality, not just female and male equality.
This book unearthed a part of me I could never find anyone to affirm. I chose to study Psychology because of how my family is. I wanted to understand. This book put A LOT into perspective.
I couldn't agree with you more. I found so many aspects of this book to be eye roll worthy in the way that it over simplified women, and was long winded in its analysis. Many stories I found to be totally irrelevant on top of everything else. I came to read reviews to find kindred spirits who felt like this was as bad a read as I did, and glad I came across yours.
I borrowed an audiobook from the library and forced myself to get through about an hour. It felt like I was listening in to a woman talking to herself about her life and how she relates womanhood to folklore. I also felt like this wasn't what I expected from the book. And around the part where she said something about spoiled rich women being dead inside I started feeling like maybe there isn't much novelty here for me. I stopped the book and returned it with a feeling of both regret and revulsion. I might try it again with a hard copy since it seems to have impacted so many people so strongly. initial impression though is that it's an unbearable read.
This! And I have just made it through the introduction/prologue and first chapter *eye twitches a bit* and felt so strongly similar to yourself that I have started writing my book review NOW before the words elude me when I finally make it to the end *cries and dies a little inside*, therefore, i felt it important to read some reviews to see if i was missing a point somewhere along the line. Thank you for feeling as do! ...
Now onto the remaining chapters one day at a time lol
Excuse me, what do Jung and Freud have to do with feminism?
I believe the description of the book was accurate. The most fascinating, insightful, and transformative book I’ve ever read. I believe it’s a must read for every woman. I’d call it life saving.
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Humans are animals at there core. So, I'd think if she were writing a book on men, she may also reference them to be like certain animals. I did not take it as sexist, as I don't see animals as lowly beings, whom are lesser than myself because I am human. Even if she was comparing specifically women to animals. I felt I still understood the comparisons and never once thought they were sexist, despite I am a feminist, though more of a humanist because of wanting to see gender equality, not just female and male equality.
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This book unearthed a part of me I could never find anyone to affirm. I chose to study Psychology because of how my family is. I wanted to understand. This book put A LOT into perspective.
I couldn't agree with you more. I found so many aspects of this book to be eye roll worthy in the way that it over simplified women, and was long winded in its analysis. Many stories I found to be totally irrelevant on top of everything else. I came to read reviews to find kindred spirits who felt like this was as bad a read as I did, and glad I came across yours.
I borrowed an audiobook from the library and forced myself to get through about an hour. It felt like I was listening in to a woman talking to herself about her life and how she relates womanhood to folklore. I also felt like this wasn't what I expected from the book. And around the part where she said something about spoiled rich women being dead inside I started feeling like maybe there isn't much novelty here for me. I stopped the book and returned it with a feeling of both regret and revulsion. I might try it again with a hard copy since it seems to have impacted so many people so strongly. initial impression though is that it's an unbearable read.
This! And I have just made it through the introduction/prologue and first chapter *eye twitches a bit* and felt so strongly similar to yourself that I have started writing my book review NOW before the words elude me when I finally make it to the end *cries and dies a little inside*, therefore, i felt it important to read some reviews to see if i was missing a point somewhere along the line. Thank you for feeling as do! ...Now onto the remaining chapters one day at a time lol
Excuse me, what do Jung and Freud have to do with feminism?
I believe the description of the book was accurate. The most fascinating, insightful, and transformative book I’ve ever read. I believe it’s a must read for every woman. I’d call it life saving.
