Let's Call Her Barbie

De: Renée Rosen

Narrado por: Abigail Reno

“A fresh and fun take on Barbie lore…clever and satisfying.” – Shelby Van Pelt, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Remarkably Bright Creatures


She was only eleven-and-a-half inches tall, but she would change the world. Barbie is born in this bold new novel by USA Today bestselling author Renée Rosen.

When Ruth Handler walks into the boardroom of the toy company she co-founded and pitches her idea for a doll unlike any other, she knows what she’s setting in motion. It might just take the world a moment to catch up.

In 1956, the only dolls on the market for little girls let them pretend to be mothers. Ruth’s vision for a doll shaped like a grown woman and outfitted in an enviable wardrobe will let them dream they can be anything.

As Ruth assembles her team of creative rebels—head engineer Jack Ryan who hides his deepest secrets behind his genius and designers Charlotte Johnson and Stevie Klein, whose hopes and dreams rest on the success of Barbie’s fashion—she knows they’re working against a ticking clock to get this wild idea off the ground.

In the decades to come—through soaring heights and devastating personal lows, public scandals and private tensions— each of them will have to decide how tightly to hold on to their creation. Because Barbie has never been just a doll—she’s a legacy.

Story based on real characters

At first I was bored but kept at it and really liked it! The story of the start of Mattel and Barbie was interesting

Best History of Barbie

This story had it all. Facts, fiction, suspense, legalize, romance, and a love for the ages. Love of America’s favorite doll and the strong love between the woman who created Barbie along with her husband.

Loved this story

What a wonderful way to combine real life events and fiction. I loved learning the stories behind Mattel and Ruth. This is a story that addresses the discrimination that continues to run through society. Loved it.

Love the history aspect in a creative manner of delivery

I absolutely loved this book! As a Barbie lover for life this was such a fun read!

Super Fun Book

This was a fun fictional romp through the history of Barbie and the bad behavior and politics of the process. Well written. Loved the story!!
The narrator was good not amazing. She delivers the story but didn’t necessarily add to it. Her narration felt overly stylized and not natural.

So good

Great reader. Great story. Important history. Powerful brave women and the men who love and support them. Mental health, codependency, addiction. Who knew the origins of Barbie were based in feminism?

Enjoyed the story

Very enjoyable story revolving around the history of the Barbie doll. I recommend this account of the creation of the Barbie doll and Mattel Co.

Barbie

I love Barbie, the doll! I had many, but my favorite was Malibu Barbie. After watching the Barbie movie, which did not give nearly enough respect to Ruth Handler, more importantly who Ruth was! I thought I had a grasp on it. This book brought all the trials and tribulations of the coming out of Barbie, the hilarious behind the scenes, but most importantly with the message of who Barbie and was meant to be! I’m a girl who was born in 1964, so I did not know any of the other stuff other than Barbie was my dream. I loved all of my Barbies, and all of my accessories. And I’m so grateful that tough as Nails Ruth got it done. Of course I now know all of the thoughts on Barbie, because I’ve grown up with the chatter.No one can be Barbie, we should not aspire to be Barbie, Barbie is a bad role model. No, I love me some Barbie, some Dolly, some Martha Stewart too! Thank you for this wonderful explanation of everything. I did not know about the idea of Barbie being so crazy!in retrospect it makes perfect sense to me a child who is born in the 60s raised in the 70s! I will and always will be a Malibu Barbie and I am proud of it because I am 60 and you can hear me roar now. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Relatable and real

A great listen… very compelling, especially to one who played with the first Barbies in the 1950’s…

Interesting!

Great narration, interesting story! I recommend it if you would like a different kind of story to listen to. Very enjoyable!