I ordered this book used through Amazon's third party vendor and it was in PERFECT condition. Pages were crisp and text was on the larger side, but easy to read for someone like me whose Dyspraxic.
Although!! I had to say, I was certainly surprised when I opened the package to see an even smaller book! Overall, I'd say it was about the size of an A6 journal (pocketbook) and only 50pgs.
BUT! Then I had learned this was actually a styled transcript of one of Chimamanda's TEDTalks from a few years back, and it is a WONDERFUL read! Cannot emphasize this enough.
When it comes to this read, she brings you into a new pair of shoes, located in Nigeria and challenges you to think of the definition of 'feminist' and what that word inspires- or the opposite distain thereof- to those around it. What intrigued me the most was how, even from across the world, I had seen so many similarities between our cultures and the constricting sexual expectations that they create. Chimamanda takes you through the pivotal moments of her life, directly relating to her sex and the surprising lack of understanding from her peers- Men and women alike. We are then left to theorize how to make our futures better, and the steps we can do to possibly improve.
Chimamnda is a feminist, and this book will explain what and why that means.
I hope you enjoyed this light read as much as I did!!
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Culture does not make people. People make culture.
his book is a very short adaptation of the TED talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie of the same name. She talks of her experience of sexism growing up in Nigeria and how it has effected her life. It discusses why we still need feminism and why each and every person should be a feminist.Personally, I love the eloquent way this essay is worded; it’s persuasive but doesn’t pressure you or force you into agreeing with her. It doesn’t have to because her story speaks for itself. What I think is really important is how she emphasises the way that feminism is about equality between both sexes, something which is at the core of feminism but is overlooked so often in today’s society.This book is tiny, insightful and would make a perfect present as it also looks gorgeous. I highly recommend this to teenagers and young adults who are just being introduced to the concept on feminism, but equally anyone with an interest in the subject would also love it. It’s a great short read and one I wish every person was made to read.By defining feminism and what it is to be a woman in the world, Adichie sends forth both comfort and a challenge. Once when I was young, my great-grandmother told me about our city before pavement, and how they were sure cars would never last because they were impractical. Had the world listened, instead of putting down pavement, we'd all still be walking or riding horses. Women today too often accept the dated definition of what it is to be female, and content themselves with walking the dirt roads when there is a better way. It requires changes. It isn't easy. It will never be easy. The day we think it is, we will have forgotten how much was given to have it.Share
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