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Sex Object

A Memoir

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Sex Object

By: Jessica Valenti
Narrated by: Jessica Valenti
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NPR Great Read of 2016

Author and Guardian US columnist Jessica Valenti has been leading the national conversation on gender and politics for over a decade. Now, in a darkly funny and bracing memoir, Valenti explores the toll that sexism takes from the every day to the existential.

Sex Object explores the painful, funny, embarrassing, and sometimes illegal moments that shaped Valenti’s adolescence and young adulthood in New York City, revealing a much shakier inner life than the confident persona she has cultivated as one of the most recognizable feminists of her generation.

In the tradition of writers like Joan Didion and Mary Karr, this literary memoir is sure to shock those already familiar with Valenti’s work and enthrall those who are just finding it.

“Jessica Valenti is a breath of fresh air. She offers the kind of raw honesty that can feel like a punch in the gut, but leaves you with the warmth of a deep embrace.” — Ms. Magazine

“One of the most visible and successful feminists of her generation.” — Washington Post

“A gutsy young third wave feminist.” — The New York Times

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Such a good read with great narration from the author. The book is less academic feminism and more real life. Would recommend to any man woman or child.

Such an eye opener for men and women alike.

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was finished with the book too soon but enjoyed it 😊 being dyslexic makes it sometimes hard to find good books, I enjoyed this one enough to make a friend right tonight with you for me 😊

lovet it 😊

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I adored listening to this. Articulate, on point, and moving. Thank you for never giving up the fight. ♡

You're Amazing Jessica

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Really hit home so many times! I'd really recommend this, but be warned- if you're an anxiety sufferer you might find some passages difficult, but I'd still urge you to give this a go!

Hard hitting and worthwhile

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