Women Don't Owe You Pretty

WOW! This book is something I wish I could give to my younger self and I can’t wait to give to my girls in the future. Literally tore through it within the space of a day, can’t wait to go and read it again next week. Firstly, the design and illustrations and gorgeous! Florence has such a unique and interesting eye with some lovely original pieces. The chapters are great, the book flows well and you will end up highlighting or bookmarking basically every page! This is perfect for any woman in your life. It taught me so much about self-confidence, living authentically, identifying your privilege and really doing the inner work on yourself. Florence has also credited other authors too which I think is really important - she acknowledges how she has benefitted off white privilege as well. Overall, this book will challenge and make you uncomfortable and let you be the BEST version of yourself you can be. Thank you, thank you thank you Florence!!

I loved this book! Got sucked into buying it via Instagram and I do not regret it. This introduces you to feminism at a base level and builds up, covering the male gaze, privilege, and most importantly a lot of self help to make you ‘the love of your own life’. Everyone I know who has read this book takes something different from it as it calls for a lot of self reflection. This has really helped me, forcing me to look at people in my life (who I knew were toxic anyway, just needed this to kick me up the ass) and past experiences differently. Since buying this I’ve started actively making changes in my life and I feel better already. For anyone dealing with breakups, daily misogynists, bad friends or just wants to love themselves a bit more (which we should), this book is a MUST HAVE! Lent out to my friends straight away!

Really cosy book. Made me understand and learn things I didn’t know before. Very informative.

Please ignore the reviews with sweeping accusations on this book, especially if they don’t come from verified purchases these are totally unproven. Feminism and concepts introduced in this book have been around for decades and no one has ownership over them. If you struggle with self-love/confidence read this book. Read Chidera Eggerue’s book too and make up your mind. I’d also recommend picking up The Crucible by Arthur Miller. It’s perfectly illustrates the danger of mass hysteria and is literally about witch hunts. Women Don’t Owe You Pretty isn’t entirely unoriginal. It is an accessible, easily digestible, introduction into feminist theory. Florence Given was only 20 when she wrote this and I’m sure she has a lot to learn and a long way to go. Anyone who believes she is not allowed take up space and add her voice to the noise is not a feminist. Other authors who are from marginalised communities who have put forward ideas and concepts, surely put their concepts forward so others can relate these to their own experiences and understanding and build upon those. If these concepts are put forward but they’re EXCLUSIVE to those less marginalised and anyone with privilege is not allowed to be a part of that conversation, I seriously fail to see how that is going to result in equality, it will only create a divide. Feminism is not a stick to beat other women with. We have to make sure there is room for all of us and we can’t silence or speak over each other. I would just like to reiterate to please, make up your own mind.

Read the reviews and bought both books 'What a time to be alone' and 'women don't owe you pretty'. Love the appearance and effort gone into the presentation of this book and the artwork. I preferred this book as it delved deeper into the topics and explained more. Gave examples to help the reader understand. Easy to read and understand for beginners, flows well. Both books have their own unique style, of course they seem similar because they both discuss similar topics and there's not much else they can say differently apart from including their own personal experiences (which they have both done). It's a shame a book on feminism has caused two young women to fight one another as they're both sending the same message in their unique styles, and feminism has been around a long time way before these ladies wrote these books. They both have their own modern approach to feminism. My takeaway is that I think 'what a time to be alone' mostly highlights the experience from a young black woman, and 'women don't owe you pretty' highlights the experience from a young bisexual white woman.

In all honesty, I bought this book on a whim. I knew nothing of Florence Given and as a 27 year old, I wondered how a 21 year old "Instagrammer" could relate to me. Let me tell you, this book will make you laugh, cry, get angry and smile at the same time. And for me, it also served as a massive slap in the face to some of the toxic habits I'd allowed myself to get into. Florence will serve as the best friend you damn well needed in your life. I found myself reading this book within 5 hours and being unable to put it down. And to be honest, I'll probably read it multiple times. Do I recommend this book? ABSOLUTELY. I'd highly recommend this book to ALL women, no matter who you are. What I loved especially is that this book also caters to the LGBT+ community, especially those who identify as trans or non-binary - I'd happily give this book to my friend who is a trans woman. Please don't hesitate to buy this book. I promise you will love it. And if you don't, pass it on to someone else who would benefit from it.

Eye opening, brilliant, honest. Florence Given will say it like it is. Everything you thought you knew about yourself and the way you’ve built your self confidence, you might need a step back and go through it again. Everything you did not want to deal with, she will take it out of you and make you face it. I suggest this book to every woman who needs to lift a huge middle finger to the world and might need a friend by her side while she does it. Facing your own flaws, talking about sexuality, setting boundaries, Florence is that friend through this journey. A thank you is not enough

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Must read for women!

Um livro p se ler refletindo e aproveitando. Um livro que deve ser lido aos poucos para que seja absorvido de maneira saborosa ou dolorosamente libertadora. Que ele não passe em vão por você. Parabéns à Florence e a todas as mulheres que estão usando suas cabeças e suas armas para buscarem suas identidades, autenticidades e fortalezas.

Florence Given hat hier definitiv ein Werk abgeliefert, was einschlägt. Alleine die Einleitung/das Vorwort sollte in jeder Schule Einzug halten! Es würde so viel bewegen und Unsicherheiten beseitigen. Gerade als Vorgesetzte mit vielen jungen Frauen (zw. 17 und 24) erlebe ich oft die Unsicherheiten dieser jungen, weiblichen Generation. Und ich wünschte, dass ich dieses Buch schon in meinen Teenagerzeiten gelesen hätte... GANZ KLARE EMPFEHLUNG AN ALLE FRAUEN ODER DIE SICH ALS FRAUEN FÜHLEN UND LEBEN MÖCHTEN. Es gibt interessante Einblicke und Erkenntnisse zum Patriarchat, die Privilegien/Nachteile bezogen auf Hautfarbe, usw. Es ist ein Werk, welches dringend nötig ist und gerade rechtzeitig auf den Markt kommt. Wer gut Englisch lesen und verstehen kann, sollte sich an dieses Buch wagen. Es ist meist einfach und verständlich geschrieben, im lockeren Plauderton. Die Kapitel sind recht kompakt gehalten und auf den Punkt. Hoffentlich erscheint das Buch auch auf anderen Sprachen, damit es möglichst viele Frauen erreicht. Ps: Männer dürfen es natürlich auch gerne lesen um vielleicht, nein hoffentlich, zu erkennen, dass es noch weit bis zur weiblichen Emanzipation ist, wenn man erkennt, wie sehr Frauen unter Druck geraten, entweder durch das Patriarchat, oder durch sich selbst.