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How to Be a Woman

By: Caitlin Moran
Narrated by: Caitlin Moran
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Though they have the vote and the Pill and haven't been burned as witches since 1727, life isn't exactly a stroll down the catwalk for modern women. They are beset by uncertainties and questions: Why are they supposed to get Brazilians? Why do bras hurt? Why the incessant talk about babies? And do men secretly hate them?

Caitlin Moran interweaves provocative observations on women's lives with laugh-out-loud funny scenes from her own, from the riot of adolescence to her development as a writer, wife, and mother. With rapier wit, Moran slices right to the truth - whether it's about the workplace, strip clubs, love, fat, abortion, popular entertainment, or children - to jump-start a new conversation about feminism. With humor, insight, and verve, How To Be a Woman lays bare the reasons why female rights and empowerment are essential issues not only for women today but also for society itself.

©2011 Caitlin Moran (P)2012 HarperCollins Publishers

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All genres considered, the memoir is among the most difficult and complex for a writer to pull off. After all, giving voice to your own lived experience and recounting deeply painful or uncomfortable memories in a way that still engages and entertains is a remarkable feat. These autobiographies, often narrated by the authors themselves, shine with raw, unfiltered emotion sure to resonate with any listener. But don't just take our word for it—queue up any one of these listens, and you'll hear exactly what we mean.

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Good autobiography

Really fun but not exactky a feminist manifesto. I enjoyed the listen and being read by the author helped a lot.

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Hilariously fabulous!

A must read! It's witty and thought provoking ... I laughed all the way through it! I am left wanting more.

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Badass feminist comedian will blow your socks off

Would you listen to How to Be a Woman again? Why?

I've already started to listen to it again, it is hilarious!

What does Caitlin Moran bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

SO MUCH. Because it's a history of her life and her relationship with feminism, she brings all the characters to life in a way that feels both true and funny.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

hell yeah

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Amazing

Caitlin Moran is my hero. This book is my very favorite-- I've listened to it at least 5 times now and recommended it to everyone I know.

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Pretty good book

What made the experience of listening to How to Be a Woman the most enjoyable?

I really love hearing a book that the author takes the time to narrate herself.

What about Caitlin Moran’s performance did you like?

She did a great job.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

probably not

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I had never heard about Caitlin Moran in the past but am a memoir junkie. This was a great surprise. She's very unique and has some fantastic stories.

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Great

A autobiography that is easy to listen to throughout can be hard to find. Caitlin Moran is witty, revealing, and a smart critic to boot.

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I LOVE this book!

This book is so beautifully written and I feel the audio version is a real treat, the way to go! I've listened to this book many times actually and am listening to her newest currently.

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How to be Entertained

Caitlin Moran will join your roster of Fantasy Brunch League - earning a seat at the table between Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Maria Bamford, Tig Notarto et al. A smart, funny read, Moran's chapter about abortion sneaks in, Trojan Horse style, to deliver a powerful punch.

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I wanted to start over as soon as I finished!

What made the experience of listening to How to Be a Woman the most enjoyable?

Listening to Caitlin Moran read her own writing is superb. She is entertaining.

What did you like best about this story?

It's such a cliche, but this is a book that will make you laugh to tears and cry real tears. It's good.

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HILARIOUS and a Eye opener

Absolutly loved it. The author read it amazingly, the way I knew it was how it was supposed to be read. Definitely opened my eyes and is relatable. I will without a doubt listen to this again. I'm even going to buy copies for my family.

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