A review by chery
Breasts and Eggs by Mieko Kawakami

emotional informative reflective slow-paced

5.0

I can’t begin to talk about how many times I’ve encountered meaningful passages that not only resonated with me at face value but also deeply through my experiences, as they tackle existential acceptance—of our emotions, bodies, and societal expectations. Being a woman with many insecurities that we carry in our everyday lives can bring forth a lot of questions. I do find myself questioning a lot about my being born into this world with my own differences, and this confusion is scarcely addressed due to personal fears of being distinctive from the rest of the ‘norms’. Descriptions about every little detail leave you wondering if you’ve truly entered the place and experienced what the narrator was feeling—all these tangible sensations you get from reading a philosophical depiction. Consequently, I feel thankful for the reflective journey through reading Breasts and Eggs, which made me feel validated. It is a special experience to find a book that makes you feel seen and understood.