How to Be a Woman
How to Be a Woman
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Brief
320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In How to Be a Woman, Caitlin Moran recounts her journey from adolescence to womanhood, navigating puberty, sexism in the workplace, relationships, and motherhood, while sharing her perspectives on feminism and womanhood. Sensitive topics such as menstruation, eating disorders, sexual harassment, and abortion are discussed throughout the memoir.
Humorous
Informative
Inspirational
Emotional
Playful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Caitlin Moran's How to Be a Woman offers a witty, irreverent take on modern feminism, blending humor with personal anecdotes. Readers appreciate Moran's candidness and humor, but some criticize her perspective as narrow and occasionally dismissive of more complex feminist issues. Overall, it's an engaging read that sparks important conversations.
Who Should Read How to Be a Woman?
Readers who enjoyed Bossypants by Tina Fey or Yes Please by Amy Poehler will likely appreciate How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran. This book appeals to those interested in humorous, feminist perspectives on modern womanhood, blending sharp wit with insightful social commentary.
116,124 ratings
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320
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
England • 2010s
2011
Adult
18+ years
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