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Jessica Valenti's Full Frontal Feminism is a smart, passionate, accessible introduction to feminist issues affecting young women. Valenti covers a range of topics including sexuality in our pop/porn world, political involvement, violence, and what it means to be an activist in your own right.
This book is written in a language reminiscent of your cool older sister visiting from college-it's driven, profane where it counts, and ready to share newly acquired knowledge with the world.
Full Frontal Feminism is highly recommended. For younger people, it is a reminder to shun the tired, boring stereotypes about feminism and start agitating for justice. For generations that have lived through women's lib, this book is a fresh look at feminism today and why it (still) matters.
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Craig Thompson's "Blankets" is an extraordinary autobiographical sketch which shares the experience of growing up in a rural, conservative, fundamentalist Christian world. The author's spiritual awakening and rebellion against the status quo are detailed in a series of beautiful images. This graphic novel seamlessly integrates flowing images with panels to tell the story. Coming-of-age is a central part of this story, yet Thompson manages to hit on subjects which resonate beyond the "Catcher and the Rye" group. In short, beautiful story, innovative and unique graphics.
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Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman's Guide to Why Feminism Matters by Jessica Valenti
Astroix, April 27, 2007
Jessica Valenti's Full Frontal Feminism is a smart, passionate, accessible introduction to feminist issues affecting young women. Valenti covers a range of topics including sexuality in our pop/porn world, political involvement, violence, and what it means to be an activist in your own right.This book is written in a language reminiscent of your cool older sister visiting from college-it's driven, profane where it counts, and ready to share newly acquired knowledge with the world.
Full Frontal Feminism is highly recommended. For younger people, it is a reminder to shun the tired, boring stereotypes about feminism and start agitating for justice. For generations that have lived through women's lib, this book is a fresh look at feminism today and why it (still) matters.
(15 of 26 readers found this comment helpful)
Blankets: An Illustrated Novel by Craig Thompson
astroix, January 1, 2007
Craig Thompson's "Blankets" is an extraordinary autobiographical sketch which shares the experience of growing up in a rural, conservative, fundamentalist Christian world. The author's spiritual awakening and rebellion against the status quo are detailed in a series of beautiful images. This graphic novel seamlessly integrates flowing images with panels to tell the story. Coming-of-age is a central part of this story, yet Thompson manages to hit on subjects which resonate beyond the "Catcher and the Rye" group. In short, beautiful story, innovative and unique graphics.(23 of 44 readers found this comment helpful)