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I finished this a week or two ago, and I‘ve already forgotten most of it. The first section was promising, but other writers have trod the same territory and done it better. I don‘t remember most of part two, and the self-help part three was boring and useless (yes, we should all learn to focus on breathing, that‘s revolutionary, thanks). I‘m sorry I wasted money, time, and shelf space on this one.

Gardening metaphor? Carpentry? Yes, these both work. I can get behind this imagery for treating cancer. They‘re both much better than the kitchen metaphor.

BUT, these are about treatment. Earlier she discussed RESEARCH, and I stand by the “front lines” idea for that. Treatment and research are different aspects and deserve different approaches.

So Lesser lost her younger sister to cancer, but she still has some…views…on cancer that don‘t make sense to me. Apparently it was the sister‘s fault?

The kitchen of cancer research? I guess I‘m just not seeing how this is better than “front lines.”

Maybe it‘s my perspective. I‘m a military brat. My paternal grandparents, father, at least three uncles, cousin, brother, and sister-in-law all served. I served. My husband still serves. To me, military service is a legacy, and while it has areas of concern, it‘s not shameful. Maybe that‘s why I‘m not getting Lesser‘s point here.

Starting this one while #DannyBoy whaps me with his tail.

This is my bookclub‘s December book. I really enjoyed most of it, as the author explores ancient stories of women such as Eve and Pandora and Cassandra. She points out similarities between them, and how each can be seen as a guide to culture to keep women from gaining power. Then she offers alternative ways of looking at the stories, turning them around to empower and give validation to a woman‘s point of view.

The end got self-help-y…⬇️

I bought this because of the cover. I might be a bit of a magpie. I enjoyed it. It's well written and readable.

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I may have somehow acquired a book in Chelsea Market.

*replace chapstick with book in my case

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This started strong with discussion of origin stories and myths that both silence and demonize women but fizzled out halfway through when it became self-helpy. I'm off to look for more books that examine those myths more thoroughly.

What an inspiration! I struggle with imposter syndrome in a variety of ways, & confidence in my abilities. This book was a good reminder of the truths of when my inner critic arrives, and when I don‘t hold space for myself. I will be adding this book to the High school collection and my students are excited for this one-I have had some great conversations with students! For the rest of my review !⬇️
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4061608368

What if women were storytellers historically? How would ancient myths be different? Creation stories? What if women had an equal say in government/leadership around the modern world?

Lesser examines what would be different if women told the world‘s stories. She questions things from using battle metaphors in medicine to putting statues of warriors up. She really asked a lot of interesting questions and made me look at how I tell my own story.

This book was a roller coaster for me. One sentence would jump off the page and speak directly to my mind or heart. The next sentence would make me feel defensive or argumentative. I think the important thing here is that every sentence engaged me on some level. I can't remember the last time I was so thoroughly connected to a text and I binged my way through this book. That justifies 5 stars for me. I would love to have coffee with the author.

This was an excellent feminist read.

I think the subtitle of the book really says it all:
“When women are the storytellers the human story changes.”

I‘m so ready for a full picture, one that includes all of our voices, including women, but also the full spectrum of this construct of gender. I wish that piece had been address too. Still worth a listen.

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“This age old dualism-the worship of the divine feminine yet mistrust of flesh and blood women.”

“Our culture still-either overtly or subtly-presents women with a choice: you can be a good girl (gentle, submissive pure) or you can be a bad girl (empowered, embodied, sexual)”

Remarking on the story Adam and Eve.

Told myself I was gonna go for a walk (It‘s like 15 degrees here and sunny🎉🎉) cause it SNOWED YESTERDAY, but instead I went for a drive got some onion rings and root beer and now we‘re here. Happy Friday friends.

Seems right up my alley. Liking it so far.

This is a book about stories—the stories a culture tells, and how those stories become the culture.

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