I enjoy Roxane Gay's writing. It's entertaining and thought-provoking. There were several essays I just wasn't interested in but, overall, I am satisfI enjoy Roxane Gay's writing. It's entertaining and thought-provoking. There were several essays I just wasn't interested in but, overall, I am satisfied with this collection....more
I really enjoyed this collection of essays. I enjoyed the randomness of the topics. I learned things. I laughed. I thought about things I hadn't thougI really enjoyed this collection of essays. I enjoyed the randomness of the topics. I learned things. I laughed. I thought about things I hadn't thought about in years. ...more
I had a lot of fun reading this book. It made me laugh several times. I wanted to read it because of her essay on Love, Actually, a movie my whole famI had a lot of fun reading this book. It made me laugh several times. I wanted to read it because of her essay on Love, Actually, a movie my whole family likes (this is a very rare occurrence). I'm not sure how it's possible to agree with everything she writes and still enjoy the movie so much, but I do....more
I'm so glad I read this anthology. I loved several essays and got introduced to so many authors I haven't read before but will definitely be seeking oI'm so glad I read this anthology. I loved several essays and got introduced to so many authors I haven't read before but will definitely be seeking out in the future. ...more
Overall, I enjoyed reading Smith's essays. There were a couple I absolutely adored and read more than once. Overall, I enjoyed reading Smith's essays. There were a couple I absolutely adored and read more than once. ...more
With the renewed interest in Little Women brought about by the new movie version of the story, I've found it very interesting to read about the book, With the renewed interest in Little Women brought about by the new movie version of the story, I've found it very interesting to read about the book, the author, and, most importantly, how other women have connected with the book. It gives me a new appreciation for the book and makes me want to go back and reread it. I have a feeling I'd have a different experience with the book today than I did growing up. ...more
It was interesting to read essays written in the early years of my life. It gives me a perspective on the 70s that I hadn't previously had. There wereIt was interesting to read essays written in the early years of my life. It gives me a perspective on the 70s that I hadn't previously had. There were several essays I really enjoyed and got a kick out of. Having said that, I struggled with some of the essays as they are so dated and refer to people and events I do not know. ...more
I loved reading every one of McMillan Cottom's essays. Her writing is so engaging and thought-provoking.I loved reading every one of McMillan Cottom's essays. Her writing is so engaging and thought-provoking....more
I enjoyed reading this collection, especially "Scams," "We Come From Old Virginia," and "The Cult of the Difficult Woman." Really thought-provoking anI enjoyed reading this collection, especially "Scams," "We Come From Old Virginia," and "The Cult of the Difficult Woman." Really thought-provoking and well done. I did feel that many of the essays were too long and would have had a greater impact if they'd been shorter....more
There was a repetitive feel to the essays that got a bit tiresome, but overall this is an important anthology by a diverse group of authors that will There was a repetitive feel to the essays that got a bit tiresome, but overall this is an important anthology by a diverse group of authors that will really make you think...and feel. ...more
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