My Body

De: Emily Ratajkowski

Narrado por: Emily Ratajkowski

This program is read by the author.

"Ratajkowski shares thoughts on sexuality, feminism, and power dynamics in a nuanced way that will have listeners looking for more from her." —AudioFile

"The essays are more impactful when you hear Ratajkowski read them, which she does with sincere emotion." —Shondaland

"My Body offers a lucid examination of the mirrors in which its author has seen herself, and her indoctrination into the cult of beauty as defined by powerful men. In its more transcendent passages . . . the author steps beyond the reach of any 'Pygmalion' and becomes a more dangerous kind of beautiful. She becomes a kind of god in her own right: an artist."
—Melissa Febos, The New York Times Book Review

A "MOST ANTICIPATED" AND "BEST OF FALL 2021" BOOK FOR * VOGUE * TIME * ESQUIRE * PEOPLE * USA TODAY * CHICAGO TRIBUNE * LOS ANGELES TIMES * SHONDALAND * ALMA * THRILLEST * NYLON * FORTUNE

A deeply honest investigation of what it means to be a woman and a commodity from Emily Ratajkowski, the archetypal, multi-hyphenate celebrity of our time

Emily Ratajkowski is an acclaimed model and actress, an engaged political progressive, a formidable entrepreneur, a global social media phenomenon, and now, a writer. Rocketing to world fame at age twenty-one, Ratajkowski sparked both praise and furor with the provocative display of her body as an unapologetic statement of feminist empowerment. The subsequent evolution in her thinking about our culture’s commodification of women is the subject of this book.

My Body is a profoundly personal exploration of feminism, sexuality, and power, of men's treatment of women and women's rationalizations for accepting that treatment. These essays chronicle moments from Ratajkowski’s life while investigating the culture’s fetishization of girls and female beauty, its obsession with and contempt for women’s sexuality, the perverse dynamics of the fashion and film industries, and the gray area between consent and abuse.

Nuanced, fierce, and incisive, My Body marks the debut of a writer brimming with courage and intelligence.

A Macmillan Audio production from Metropolitan Books

Really Interesting

I never thought I would read a book like this. It was awesome that Emily was the narrator. I definitely enjoyed the read.

Profound & honest

Upon starting this book, I was uncertain about Emily. I wanted to read her book so I could understand her better. No judgement just an open mind. This book is profound. It’s honest. It’s authentic. Emily walks us through her pain, sharing her truths, & fears. I found myself understanding the mirage of attention seeking Emily & was graced with her humanity. Every woman should read this book.

Cheering for you, Emrata!

I enjoyed reading this book and found it thought provoking in ways I wasn’t anticipating. I’m only one year older than the author, and I find her mind very relatable. I disagree with the reviews that this is just a sad, pretty girl complaining. I’m sorry but, you’re skimming the surface. I think she’s intellectual and always educating herself and too deep a thinker for the LA model circuit. Plus she’s a great storyteller. Her story is equal parts owning her instrument and showing the price she’s paid for it. Emily further validates that there is a #metoo story in every woman, and I admire her and commend her for getting to tell her story and call out all the slime balls that did her dirty. You’re the s*** emrata X

Great book!

Thoroughly enjoyed this well written book. Hearing Emily read it made it that much more personal and impactful. Evoked feelings of anger, sadness, empathy and joy. A highly recommended read for all men to shed light on the impact of their attitudes and actions towards women. Thank you for sharing your story Emily.

Excellent vulnerable and relevant memoir

Any woman with a body can relate. And any man could enjoy her perspective on her life as a woman.