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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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LOVED THIS, SO FUN!

I really loved her life story and the way she explains the way she felt. I could identify with a lot. Caitlin is a character, a real great example of a woman. We have so many awesome ones out there, we all have something to give. She helps you realize this. Great story.

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Loved it!

I’m so glad Caitlin Moran narrated this. She is brilliant. So many lessons here. Ready to start being human. 💜

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Just "OK"

I really wanted to like this book as I heard several very funny interviews with Caitlin Moran before downloading the book. She is witty, a great writer and a fab narrator. (You can't say that about all authors!) I found the second half of the book to be better than the first. I enjoyed hearing about her family and upbringing, but got bored (and was not interested in) hearing about when she started her period, first had sex, etc. There are some predictable parts, that I wish were left out, as feminism lit. has beaten these topics to death. The second half of the book was better. Overall, it was ok, but not a home run.

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listened 3 times!!!

I want all my friends to read this book! I often dislike when authors read their own book, but Caitlan ROCKS this book and makes it even better. I'm so glad I listened to this book rather than read it!

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Loved it!

She really delves into the contradictions of what it's like to be a woman. Amazing!

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Not my cup of tea

This book wasn't exactly my cup of tea. If you get British humor and you don't mind listening to someone's opinions that don't always jive with yours, it's worth a listen. I thought it would delve a bit more into typical women's insecurities, but she kinda glosses over those parts. This book didn't leave me feeling empowered or better about myself, so if that's what you are looking for, move on. Heads up, it gets pretty heavy the last two chapters.

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Brilliant, funny and wholy relatable!

A heartfelt and hysterical story that every woman should read. We're more alike than we think and this perfectly told story shows you just why.

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Talented and Relatable!

Absolutely loved this. Had me laughing and tearing up. I would recommend this to any woman.

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Hilarious but serious

We need to be better as a society to women, for all of us!

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So awesome

Caitlin is amazing. Not much more to be said. If you're a woman, like women, or even just know some women, you should probably listen to this. It's awesome.

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