“Politics has always been a bare-knuckle game, even here in Canada, where the myth of politeness lies as thin as April ice on a pond.“
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Shrewed: A Wry and Closely Observed Look at the Lives of Women and Girls | 
“Politics has always been a bare-knuckle game, even here in Canada, where the myth of politeness lies as thin as April ice on a pond.“
pickA look at living life as a modern woman from a feminist perspective. Renzetti uses great humor in exploring some difficult realities for women, though the tone turns more somber in the second half. I love this type of book and appreciate that this one is from a woman in her 50s, a touch older than me, but I could relate to her. Plus she emphasizes the importance of intersectionality, which is good to see.
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pickA witty, insightful, and occasionally hilarious collection of essays on women, journalism, and the state of the world today.
Read May 5-8
Book 19/50
pickAnother book as great as expected. Renzetti‘s voice is wry, her eye precise and her feminist agenda right on the mark. Each essay / letter / speech / chapter was well done and I appreciated how she acknowledged her own past shortcomings and ongoing attempts to be a feminist at all intersections; I also loved how she wrote of her own changing role, as someone who listens and supports, helping provide space for new and needed voices.
I am loving every moment of this book. It‘s frank, hilarious and honest. But this chapter really sealed the deal.
Excited to read this collection. It‘s off to a great start. #currentlyreading #feminism #feminists
“ I was probably alone...sitting in the school library where all young heretics learn their first and best lessons..” Off to a great start with this book! I didn‘t know she was Canadian so it‘s interesting to read from that perspective.
This just in! I feel like I‘ve been the number one person in line for two books for SEVERAL WEEKS. What a tease to see that you are number 1 of 1 copy at the library.
