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If you are reading this I am going to assume you have not already read the book therefore this post will not have any spoilers. So here are a few of my thoughts on it in case you are thinking of picking it up...
The book is essentially a bibliography which contains 5 sections; Love & Sex, Body, Friendship, Work and The Big Picture. These sections generally include essays written on the subject area riddled with Lena's real life experiences and examples.
Lena has a very particular writing style; at times her written voice can come across as pretentious, which actually was not a turn off in any way because she acknowledges fully in her book that people tend to view her as such in person. It actually leans towards charming, her written voice really is a reflection of her passion and knowledge on the things she writes about. She never claims to know it all, or that she is the expert on the area being discussed in the essay, she simply gives her perspective in a well thought out and eloquent way.
Lena is a pioneer for modern feminism and someone who isn't afraid to campaign for the things which matter, she is a wonderful role model for young women. Her book is simply an extension of herself, thus making it a great read for young women or anyone who fancies it really, it may just open your mind and make you look at the things you considered "normal" in a new light.
At the end of these mini reviews I would like to answer a couple of questions so that anyone reading can decide whether this book is for them.
Firstly; What was my favourite part of the book?
I really enjoyed the body section, personally I struggle with my body image so it was nice to read someone else's perspective on it and realise I am not the only one and the way I feel doesn't just need to be accepted, it is okay to seek help or make changes.
Secondly; What were the main themes of the book?
I found the undercurrent of the book on a broad spectrum was "we all have our own shit to deal with and that is okay, this is mine". It touched on areas of feminism which were really interesting, talked about mental health quite explicitly (v. refreshing in this day & age) and overall how Lena has found her way through life up to this point.
Lastly; Would I recommend this to Claudie*?
I mean I would if she had not already recommended it to me and bought me my copy for Christmas, this is right up our street.
Let me know if you have read this book, if so what did you think of it?
Thanks for reading,
Charley x
*Claudie - one of my favourite people on the universe who happens to be a book lover with similar taste to me, she is who I make all my book related recommendations to
If you are reading this I am going to assume you have not already read the book therefore this post will not have any spoilers. So here are a few of my thoughts on it in case you are thinking of picking it up...
The book is essentially a bibliography which contains 5 sections; Love & Sex, Body, Friendship, Work and The Big Picture. These sections generally include essays written on the subject area riddled with Lena's real life experiences and examples.
Lena has a very particular writing style; at times her written voice can come across as pretentious, which actually was not a turn off in any way because she acknowledges fully in her book that people tend to view her as such in person. It actually leans towards charming, her written voice really is a reflection of her passion and knowledge on the things she writes about. She never claims to know it all, or that she is the expert on the area being discussed in the essay, she simply gives her perspective in a well thought out and eloquent way.
Lena is a pioneer for modern feminism and someone who isn't afraid to campaign for the things which matter, she is a wonderful role model for young women. Her book is simply an extension of herself, thus making it a great read for young women or anyone who fancies it really, it may just open your mind and make you look at the things you considered "normal" in a new light.
At the end of these mini reviews I would like to answer a couple of questions so that anyone reading can decide whether this book is for them.
Firstly; What was my favourite part of the book?
I really enjoyed the body section, personally I struggle with my body image so it was nice to read someone else's perspective on it and realise I am not the only one and the way I feel doesn't just need to be accepted, it is okay to seek help or make changes.
Secondly; What were the main themes of the book?
I found the undercurrent of the book on a broad spectrum was "we all have our own shit to deal with and that is okay, this is mine". It touched on areas of feminism which were really interesting, talked about mental health quite explicitly (v. refreshing in this day & age) and overall how Lena has found her way through life up to this point.
Lastly; Would I recommend this to Claudie*?
I mean I would if she had not already recommended it to me and bought me my copy for Christmas, this is right up our street.
Let me know if you have read this book, if so what did you think of it?
Thanks for reading,
Charley x
*Claudie - one of my favourite people on the universe who happens to be a book lover with similar taste to me, she is who I make all my book related recommendations to
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