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pattydsf's review against another edition
4.0
”As it turned out, nearly everything strange and disquieting about Trump – his punitive response to even mile criticism, his viscerally personal insults disguised as ‘jokes,’ his willingness to spread wild rumors about his targets in order to discredit or shame them, his inability to stop lashing out or degrading certain women years after they’d left his life – was also a commonly reported behavior of domestic abusers.” Sady Doyle, “The Pathology of Donald Trump”
All of these essays are excellent. The writers all know we have entered an interesting period in American politics and many of them have great suggestions for how we move forward. The ones that struck home for me were:
“We Have a Heroine Problem” by Carina Chocano
“Beyond the Pussy Hats” by Kathe Pollitt
“The Pathology of Donald Trump” by Sady Doyle
“X Cuntry” by Randa Jarrar
“Trust Black Women” by Zerlina Maxwell
Please, please if you have any interest in national politics, consider reading this book.
All of these essays are excellent. The writers all know we have entered an interesting period in American politics and many of them have great suggestions for how we move forward. The ones that struck home for me were:
“We Have a Heroine Problem” by Carina Chocano
“Beyond the Pussy Hats” by Kathe Pollitt
“The Pathology of Donald Trump” by Sady Doyle
“X Cuntry” by Randa Jarrar
“Trust Black Women” by Zerlina Maxwell
Please, please if you have any interest in national politics, consider reading this book.
ashleyholstrom's review against another edition
5.0
Every essay in this collection blew me away. Cheryl Strayed writes about locking herself in her room on Nov. 9, 2016. Sarah Michael Hollenbeck, co-owner of the badass feminist bookstore Women & Children First in Chicago, writes about her physical disability and the gaze of strangers, the prospect of motherhood, and the way the election of a bully affects all of us. Nicole Chung writes about living in a country under an administration that sees white people as American and non-white people as Other. If you only choose one book about 2016 to read, this should be it.
From 13 Fabulous Feminist Audiobooks at Book Riot.
From 13 Fabulous Feminist Audiobooks at Book Riot.
andrewotey's review against another edition
5.0
At times cathartic; always thought-provoking. Brilliantly edited.
amandajune97's review against another edition
3.75
I enjoyed this! It was a bit repetitive as a majority of the essays focused on each author’s reaction to Trump winning the election. But other than that I loved the conversations that were brought up, especially in the later half of the book.
pocketvolcano's review against another edition
5.0
I was so amazed at the essays especially the last 3 written by Randa Jarrar, Zerlina Maxwell and Nicole Chung. It makes me hurt all over again that Hillary lost, and now that Warren has dropped out, but there’s something inspiring about the anger, passion and activism that is displayed on these pages. I loved this and highly recommend it.
zellm's review against another edition
4.0
A solid essay collections, lots of 3 and 4 star essays with some 5s thrown in as well. Some are better than others but this collection as a whole is a great explanation of how we got into the trump presidency, why it sucks, and what we can all do. Definitely worth a read.
bookslifeandeverythingnice's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book for free through Goodreads Giveaways. As always, an honest review.
Nasty Women is my must read book of the year for everyone. I was a bit skeptical when I first heard the title. I am proud to be a nasty woman, but didn’t know if this book would be full of quality information or just someone looking to sell books using a catchy title. I absolutely loved this book! Full of quality information from so many women with so many different perspectives. I learned a lot, was frustrated, tearfully angry, outraged, and motivated to change our society for the better. This is the book that I want to hand to everyone and tell them that they need to read it. People can’t afford not to with the state of our current political arena. I honestly can’t say enough wonderful things about Nasty Women. No matter your politics you will learn something from these amazing women’s essays. It is absolutely the must read book of the year for me.
Nasty Women is my must read book of the year for everyone. I was a bit skeptical when I first heard the title. I am proud to be a nasty woman, but didn’t know if this book would be full of quality information or just someone looking to sell books using a catchy title. I absolutely loved this book! Full of quality information from so many women with so many different perspectives. I learned a lot, was frustrated, tearfully angry, outraged, and motivated to change our society for the better. This is the book that I want to hand to everyone and tell them that they need to read it. People can’t afford not to with the state of our current political arena. I honestly can’t say enough wonderful things about Nasty Women. No matter your politics you will learn something from these amazing women’s essays. It is absolutely the must read book of the year for me.
soupwitch86's review against another edition
4.0
This was a terrific book of essays. I listed the essays that stood out to me below. I learned a lot about Native Women and undocumented Mexican Women living by the border in Texas. This should be required reading and is a must-read for anyone that practices intersectionality in their feminism.
Country Crock - Samantha Irby (OVBIOUSLY; <3 <3 <3)
X Cuntry: A Muslim-American Woman's Journey - Randa Jarrar (favorite)
Nasty Native Women - Mary Kathryn Nagle (favorite)
We've Always Been Nasty - Meredith Talusan (favorite)
Beyond the Pussy Hats - Katha Pollitt
Dispatches from a Texas Militarized Zone - Melissa Arjona
A Nation Groomed and Battered - Rebecca Solnit
The Pathology of Donald Trump - Sady Doyle
Country Crock - Samantha Irby (OVBIOUSLY; <3 <3 <3)
X Cuntry: A Muslim-American Woman's Journey - Randa Jarrar (favorite)
Nasty Native Women - Mary Kathryn Nagle (favorite)
We've Always Been Nasty - Meredith Talusan (favorite)
Beyond the Pussy Hats - Katha Pollitt
Dispatches from a Texas Militarized Zone - Melissa Arjona
A Nation Groomed and Battered - Rebecca Solnit
The Pathology of Donald Trump - Sady Doyle