How to Be a Woman

By: Caitlin Moran

Narrated by: Caitlin Moran

Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins

Publisher's summary

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

Very funny book. Sort of un-funny narration.

I actually had the hard copy of this book and had read some of it already, but lacking the time to finish the hard copy, I got lazy and started listening to it.

Maybe I had higher hopes for the narration. The hard copy book made me laugh out loud. Caitlyn Moran however, can't deliver her own jokes. Her voice falls towards the end of her sentences and when the timing needs to be seized for the punchline, she misses it.

GREAT book however. We were raised in the same decade in the UK so many of the references were hilariously familiar. I also have peed standing up at Glastonbury, in a maxi dress.

Loved it!

What a wonderful book! I thought it was really, really a great look at womanhood

Highly recommend; Caitlin Moran is hilarious!

Love. love. love this book! Caitlin is funny and smart, and at times a little heartbreaking. I just can't get enough! On to her 2nd book!

A skilled way to bring sensitive topics forward!

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

Moran has the hability to dedramatize sensitive issues - which is positive! It was my first experience listening to an audiobook, and walking around while listening to her made me feel like I had a really cool friend telling me her really interesting story with lots of jokes and important points. I definately recognized myself in a lot of what she talked about and enjoyed how she gave a warm human dimension to everything she said. Yes, there are a bunch of swear words *everywhere*, but really, they're part of the performance! I'd absolutely recommand that book to a friend.

What was one of the most memorable moments of How to Be a Woman?

I like the chapter about strip clubs. It gave me a new perspective on them.

Have you listened to any of Caitlin Moran’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was the first time for me.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Too much information... in a good way!

loved!

Loved. Made me laugh out loud. Such true words meant for every woman...a funny but unapologetic wake up for ladies & gents alike.

Really Just the Smartest, Funniest Memoir Ever

If you could sum up How to Be a Woman in three words, what would they be?

Better than Bossypants

Any additional comments?

I would rip this book out of someone's hands if I saw them with it and demand they listen to my copy instead. Reading it would be maybe 25% as good as hearing her tell it.

Enjoyable rant - but glad it's over!

Any additional comments?

Listening to this audiobook (read by the author) is kinda like being holed up against the wall in the women's bathroom and ranted at, for hours, by an undeniably intelligent, funny (and half drunk) Caitlin Moran.

I mean that in the nicest possible way. The experience is a delight - I laughed out loud on numerous occasions - but there is also a vague discomfort. Of wishing like she'd stop talking for long enough to give me a chance to make a hasty exit and rejoin my friends at the bar.

Great fun. Not recommended for public transport. It was clear to me, from the looks I received from fellow commuters, that they could hear her repeatedly shouting 'VAGINA' through my headphones.

Laugh out loud funny! Brutal yet brilliant honesty. A Must read!

I absolutely loved listening to this book! I couldn’t stop listening. So many woman’s issues addressed in such a skillful humorous and intelligent manner. Well done! I’d love to give a big hug to Caitlin or sit with her at a pub and have a pint. She’s easy to identify with and very lovable. I am so with you! Thank you for putting your relevant perspective in the world. I salute you! Xoxo Melanie

Must read!!!

Love it!!! I think everybody should read this so we can be more
empathic with each other. It's super enlightening <3

Invaluable presentation of modern female struggles

It's a must read for every man out there. Do everyone a favour: understanding this.