I finally read ‘Bad Feminist’ by Roxane Gay. I thought I knew what to expect from the book because I had attended an event dedicated to it back in October, but it turned out to be somewhat different, even better than I thought it would be.
The essays span a wide range of topics and invariably offer keen insights into the state of our society, popular culture and politics striking an unlikely balance between being poignantly thoughtful and sarcastically humorous. Roxane Gay has a lot to share, and it’s definitely worth your time, especially considering the fact that it has a very pleasant cadence that makes it a quick read. In addition to addressing a slew of long-standing issues, she seems to have been one of the first to start a number of conversations that have become more or less mainstream today. Either that, or I wasn’t paying close attention before.
And it’s also very meaningful to have had this book signed by the author. I remember how she read some parts of the book and shared a few personal stories at the event. These memories made for a really interesting and rich reading experience.
[Originally posted on Facebook on February 27, 2016]
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