Naomi Wolf (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating 1,822 ratings published 1999 30 editions. Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected on the Journey to Motherhood. The narration is excellent and made slogging through the writing to get to the underlying truth less painful.Īn important topic, but I'd you're already past feminism 101 I'd skim through this in print. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. The narration is excellent, Suzy conveys the tone of the writing without making it laughable and is very easy to listen to. Which character – as performed by Suzy Jackson – was your favorite? This is a topic that is deeply relevant to every woman, feminist or not, and the book doesn't do it justice. In this shortened edition you will find the essence of Wolf. In a society embroiled in a cult of female beauty and youthfulness, pressure on women to conform physically is constant and all-pervading. What was most disappointing about Naomi Wolf’s story? The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women by Naomi Wolf 3.7 (21) Paperback (Reprint) 14.99 16.99 Save 12 Paperback 14.99 eBook 13.99 Audio CD 14. 22,333 Ratings The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity. The Beauty Myth Vintage Feminism Short Edition.The book has an unfortunate tendency towards hyperbole and the authors description of patriarchy in western history and her hypothesis on how it creates the pressure to be beautiful needs to be overhauled in a new edition or taken with a large dose of salt. The subject is still very relevant to women today but the writing has not aged well. The bestselling classic that redefined our view of the relationship between beauty and female identity. When you buy books using these links the Internet Archive may earn a small commission. What disappointed you about The Beauty Myth? The beauty myth by Naomi Wolf, 1991, Vintage Books edition, - Rev. Needs updating, research and lacks clarity

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