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We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
5.0

This is the first time that, not including my study books, I read a book about something else than a fictional story, and I plan on reading more - especially on feminism. But because this is the first time, I didn't know how to rate it. But my gut said 5 stars, so I'm giving this 5 stars because I don't have anything negative to say about this book.

I keep saying read, but I actually listened to the audiobook (I'm planning on buying a physical copy soon and reread it) and I'm so glad I did! It was the author who spoke in the audiobook. I closed my eyes, and even though I've never heard of the author before, never met her or seen her, I could imagine her telling me this story. And I could not stop listening.

Her stories... wow.

I already thought of myself as a feminist. I do not have that much experience yet, I'm a 16 year old who grew up in a... kind of accepting place? When I still lived with my father, it was not that accepting. He and his friends... well, let's just say they're everything but feminists. I was taught to "behave like a girl". But after my parents divorce and I moved back to the place where my mother's family lives, I grew up in a more accepting place. People don't talk much about this topic, but I know it's a more acceptable place.

Listening to this, it made me believe even more in feminism. There is a problem. And even though I might not have much experience, I will always keep fighting for equality.

I would definitely recommend this book to everyone. It's short, the audiobook is only 45 minutes, but it's powerful. It's a powerful story that needs to be heard. Needs to be listened to.

Alright, I'm going to stop typing because this is turning out longer than I expected. I'm just passionate about this topic, but I'm also not good with words or explaining things, so when I write it turns into a long rant trying to make it understandable.