And that term professional feminist just frosts my ass. Not dividing people between Bad, Good, Professional, and Existential. Feminism, like many movements, should be and is about bringing diverse people together behind a common goal. This book isn’t just about feminism, but either way I dislike the title. (I have a strong interest in body image and weight-related issues.)
I already own her new book Hunger, and hope it’s more my speed. What I wanted was a sense of Gay as a writer and a woman, and I definitely got that. They aren’t why I wanted to listen to this book. After listening to the audiobook during the 24in48 readathon, as the days pass I can’t remember details other than unending pop culture essays.
Some bites are good, other are just too much, and once it’s melted away you don’t buy anymore for another year or two. Roxane Gay’s Bad Feminist is like cotton candy from a county fair.
