Nothing huge to say, I just wanted to say that it's a great book, very informative, and I think it's a great book for anyone looking to start with something relatively easy to digest :)
I was on hold for it at the library, but the only copy went “missing” months ago. I think I’m going to have to buy another copy and put it through the book drop with a note saying it’s a replacement. Even then, who knows. It’s awfully TRA in there. They might just put the book into the sale.
I just downloaded the ebook through my library's overdrive website after this post reminded me to read it. If your library offers ebooks that might be a good place to check.
I’d rather read it in print, and it’s worth it to me to buy a hardcover and donate it to make a point. My city could really stand to read this book. But you’re right, it is available online too.
I just found the book online by searching for websites to read free books. If your interested in reading the ebook version(not sure if I can put links here?), I can share the link.
I’m pretty sure I can get the ebook through my library, I just prefer reading on paper. Thanks!
That seems like such a corrupt system if that's a worry...
It doesn’t have to be a conspiracy. The library’s book budget is relatively tiny* and it’s not uncommon for them not to replace books that don’t get returned. The librarians are vocally pro-trans, individually and institutionally, and since this book has a rep for transphobia I could see them deprioritizing its replacement.
*although now that they aren’t serving as a day shelter for the homeless and an after-school program, who knows—but I think their overall budget is leaner in the pandemic
Oh, I don't mean it's a conspiracy, sorry, just that it feels wrong for librarians to decide books that go against their opinions could be less of a priority
No, I understand. If you’ve really got yourself convinced that TERFs are genocidal bigots, it might be understandable to want to cancel, but you’ve also got to be foolish and easily led. Who knows?
One of the top reviews on Amazon is complaining that not all women have uteri and is asking why should mothers be given maternity leave? Wtf?
When men (read: adult human males) push out a baby and feel the effects and the pressure to be basically the sole caretaker, then they can complain..
Agreed, it's amazing, and pretty mind-blowing (and infuriating). I didn't realize how big the data gap actually was before reading the book, like I knew the data gap was there but I didn't understand how extreme it is. The medical part in particular really got me angry.
I actually am experiencing first hand medical issues due to sexism (male doctors suck) so that hit home!!
Seconded. It was incredible. Made me see my cities parks differently - noticing how outdoor spaces are designed for men, and for recreational activities that predominately men participate in. For a while during covid, the basketball courts were closed, and became defect skating rinks. It was mostly women and children there, learning to skate or bike on a safe, flat surface. They've re-opened the basketball hoops, and now they are all filled up with men. There are 4 basketball courts within walking distance of me, and no skating rinks. I wrote to the parks and rec department, asking that one of them be made a skating/kids biking zone in order to acclimate us non-men, and referenced Invisible Women. Sadly, I never heard back.