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Butts: A Backstory by Heather Radke
4.0
funny informative reflective slow-paced

This was such an interesting book! I loved learning the history of the female butt and thinking about all PF Changs these juxtaposing ideas of the butt. Is it gross? Is it sexy? Is it funny? 

My own personal butt has felt like a label or identity of mine that I didn’t really consent to. Two separate people I have dated coined the term of endearment “sexybutt” for me - without having known the other did so. While I don’t personally hate my butt, the reactions other males have to it makes me feel like I’m a sexual object and not much more, especially when that’s all you hear. 

Because of this, I found enlightening stories within this book, and my interest for understanding why we as a society hold the female butt with such high regard was high. This was so fascinating and written well with a great balance of comedic wit and serious matters.