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Maddie
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I'm trying to finish this book before my library trip on Thursday. I might actually do it.
— Jul 07, 2026 10:00PM
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Maddie
is on page 188 of 480
Key takeaways so far:
1. Past is bad.
2. Monogamous marriage is the creation of capitalism.
3. Purity culture is eugenics in disguise.
4. Gender is whatever you want it to be and it's always been that way for all of history
— Jul 06, 2026 09:13PM
1. Past is bad.
2. Monogamous marriage is the creation of capitalism.
3. Purity culture is eugenics in disguise.
4. Gender is whatever you want it to be and it's always been that way for all of history
Maddie
is on page 92 of 480
The past remains horrifying! Wow! This book is not holding back any punches on the truth of marginalized people's situations!
— Jul 02, 2026 09:21PM
Maddie
is on page 57 of 480
Lowkey kind of wish we got a broader look of how marriage was perceived by Puritans outside of this one singular experience. But the chapter about Pueblo culture and sexuality was cool.
— Jul 01, 2026 10:00PM