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You Don't Have to Like Me
You Don't Have to Like Me: Essays on Growing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding Feminism | Alida Nugent
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The author of Dont Worry, It Gets Worse takes on the F-word Alida Nugents first book, Dont Worry, It Gets Worse, received terrific reviews, and her self-deprecating everygirl approach continues to win the Internet-savvy writer and blogger new fans. Now, she takes on one of todays hottest cultural topics: feminism. Nugent is a proud feministand shes not afraid to say it. From the scarlet F thrust upon you if you declare yourself a feminist at a party to how to handle judgmental store clerks when you buy Plan B, You Dont Have to Like Me skewers a range of cultural issues, and confirms Nugent as a star on the rise.Smartly-written, unapologetic, and full of wit, You Don't Have to Like Meis perfectfor readers of Roxane Gay, Rebecca Skolnit, Sloane CrosleyFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
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sarahlandis
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so so, 2/5 stars

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Readaholics
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Smokey Joe ( cat) obviously doesn‘t care. My feminist book club is reading this book of essays. I loved them, even though Alida is a bit younger than me. Her spunk, wit and humor is perfect for all the usual topics - sex, feminism, weight loss, female friendships and safety. Her voice is honest and funny which makes it feel like having drinks with your girls. Well done millennials - you have your next Roxanne Gay - we‘re in good hands. 👏🏻

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego I need a Feminist Book Club in my life. This read sounds great. 5y
Readaholics You just start one as a Facebook group. We meet first Friday of every month regardless of schedules at a coffee shop ( poor folks who are allergic to pets or non-boozers). You don‘t have to have read the book to come to the mtg. Some books - it‘s ok not to finish if it‘s not your thing. The only rule is the book has to be either: about women, written by a woman, or has a female lead. Really almost everything qualifies! 2020 - just do it. 5y
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OrangeMooseReads
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Grabbed this off the shelf on my way up to bed since Alphabet Juice isn‘t the easiest to read cozied up in bed (I mark the words I‘ve read so I don‘t keep reading the same ones). We shall see if I‘m feeling it or if I‘ll put it on hold.

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AutumnRLS
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I'm in a mood tonight. Figured I'd just roll with it. #Readingglasses

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GatheringBooks
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Preparing for our #WomenReadWomen2019 reading theme with mackerel ceviche (batang) and grilled pork courtesy of husband. Sunday lunch!

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bookitaabuku
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Life is weird, and sometimes you get to pay for your mistakes, and sometimes you get to realize them, and sometimes you get to redeem yourself a little bit.

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ShannonOffDuty
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Pickpick

I don't have to like you Alida Nugent but I do. I really, really do. #Feminist

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Kelly
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Pink it up #riotgrams

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Daughter-of-words
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Pickpick

Quick read full of entertaining stories of growing up, friendships, dating and learning to be comfortable in your own skin😊👍

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Daughter-of-words
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I love this!

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LaurenMagoo
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I enjoyed this book so much! It's funny, poignant, and so relatable. Nugent's narration feels like you are hanging out with your best friend talking about being a woman. Thank you Sarah for sending me this book! #secretsantagoespostal

Sara_Planz Yay! I'm so glad you liked it. 8y
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LaurenMagoo
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This is so relatable.

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LaurenMagoo
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Feminism: the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes. 🙌🏻 #sayitlouderforthepeopleintheback

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LaurenMagoo
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Received my Holiday Gift from my Litsy Secret Santa today! Thank you @Sara_Planz I absolutely love it! I can't wait to read these 🙂😍

Alfoster Watching Good Behavior on TNT! So interesting! 8y
Sara_Planz Yay! I'm so glad you do!!! 8y
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RiotMom
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Y'all, bookoutlet.com is simultaneously giving me life and ruining it at the same time.

RabidReader I did the same thing this morning 9 books and 34 dollars later... Happiness is a new book! 8y
LeahBergen Woo hoo! 👏🏻👏🏻 8y
RiotMom @Ctimmer I mean, it would have been wasteful not to take advantage, right? 😂 8y
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RabidReader Exactly! It would have been wrong not to partake. 8y
Reviewsbylola Can't take the temptation. 😵 The Blind Assassin is great! 8y
ErickaS_Flyleafunfurled Best part, they come in the mail, so then I get excited all over again 📬 8y
angrylilasian You're the 4th person on my feed to mention their sale! I hadn't even heard of them until now!! 8y
RiotMom @angrylilasian someone mentioned them on here a few days ago and I wandered over yesterday. Best decision! 8y
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Xoxomel
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I'm so sad I'm done with this book !! Alida's essays are hilarious, relatable and with her commentary and witty banter, she also dishes out some advice too that every female can take in. Definitely a must read for feminist ! Loved it

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smccallum
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I loved this. It was incredibly accessible, powerful and often laugh out loud funny. She flits around subjects in quick, charming essays reminding you that individuality is important and to be celebrated.

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emmanoble
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On holiday, so couldn't take a pic of my own copy! But this book title sums me/my life up quite well I think. It's only been recently that I've accepted not everyone is going to like you, nor do they have to, and that it's okay to be yourself anyway :) #24in48

Liberty Great choice, Emma! 💕 8y
emmanoble Thank you! :) 8y
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TheWellReadOwl
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👍 because of her voice, her honesty & the LOL moments. But this book made me feel old. Her feminism is different than mine, more individual than collective, but it is no less valid or important. I wish I'd read a book like this 20 yrs ago when I was starting to understand what feminism was for me.

TheWellReadOwl In no way am I dismissing this book. For millennial feminists and parents of millennial feminists, this is an important read. 8y
LiaMussi How old is the writer? 8y
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LA_Mead Sounds interesting. Are the essays long? 8y
TheWellReadOwl @LA_Mead Nope. The whole book is about 200 pages and there are about 12 essays. It's a good length. 8y
LA_Mead Nice! Short essays are good. 8y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa I was already looking forward to this one, now even more... 8y
RiotMom Her blog is so great. I've been reading it for a few years and it never fails to make me laugh. 8y
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TheWellReadOwl
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Rough week at work means I need my vino 🍷 and a book about women kicking ass IRL. Love the cover and don't judge me on the wine being almost gone.

MichellisLife No judgement. I'm cracking out the ice cream. 😳 8y
Laura317 No judgment here! 8y
LA_Mead Yeah definitely no judgement :) I've got a case of Moosehead in the fridge... 8y
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BekahB Oooohh. I've wanted to read that one for a while! 8y
WordWaller I read this author's first book but it was only so-so for me. This one looks better though. 8y
Gulfsidemusing Time for a refill!😉 8y
JSW No judgment. 8y
Notafraidofwords No judgement: this is Litsy! 8y
Gezemice I judge you. None left for me???? (just kidding) 😀😉 8y
JodyS No judgement here since I am on my second glass of wine 😳 8y
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ashlieelizabeth
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"It was dark and unforgiving. It called attention to your face. It screamed, "You don't have to like me." It screamed all the things I had wanted to scream for so long, but I instead chose to stay pretty, aim for pretty, aim for flattering.

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ashlieelizabeth
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Starting this for my book club today! #beyourownbookclub

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StephAuteri
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TGIF.

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StephAuteri
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This book is A+ so far.

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StephAuteri
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I realized feminism was a thing I could claim for myself back in 2003, when I first read Carol Queen. Jessica Valenti, Jennifer Baumgardner, and many others soon followed. I love the explosion of new feminist manifestas I've been reading lately. Which are your favorites?

Notafraidofwords Bad Feminist and Full Frontal Feminism are my two favorites. 8y
StephAuteri @Notafraidofwords: Bad Feminist was awesome. I can't wait for Hunger. 8y
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SnailorBee
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"Calling yourself a feminist is like making a comment on the Internet in real life: there's always somebody who is going to disagree with your beliefs, and that person is going to express this disagreement with great passion and little digs at your life choices."

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Baileythebookworm
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I nodded so much while reading this book that my neck got sore. It was like sitting down with a feminist pal and having her say all the things that are in my head, and quite a few I had never thought of. Highly recommended - funny, smart, and incisive.

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april_is_over
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Fun, fierce feminism in its finest form. Equal parts like listening to a great friend and also listening to yourself.

Actually_Perry #1. So happy you're on here! #2. I really want to read that book. 8y
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StephAuteri
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New books! Yay! Nugent will come first after I finish the eleventy billion books I'm already reading.

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SarahK
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denise
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Great collection of charming, wry and highly relatable essays. This is a quick read, and I'll definitely be recommending it to all the young women in my life.

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denise
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Loving this so far!

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alholstrom
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Getting my feminist on, pink pen at the ready.

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amazingmavis
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enjoying this one little bit by little bit

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