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The Fictional Woman by Tara Moss
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4.5
I am trash for celebrity memoirs, and that was what I was expecting going into this. What I got was so much more - an intersectional, feminist, stark look at the writing and modeling industries, as well as the world at large.
Nothing in this book is new or earth shattering for anyone who identifies as a feminist, but Moss brings a unique voice and approachable tone to the conversation. There is never a sense of 'this is what I believe, and if you don't you are incorrect', which sometimes can be an undercurrent to social commentary. She makes the ideas, viewpoints and importance of intersectional feminism feel obtainable, and I think this would be a great introduction to anyone not versed in feminism.
Relevant, thought-provoking and well-written, I really enjoyed and connected with this book!