The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story is an expanded version of Pagan Kennedy’s incredible NYT article from 2020. It centers mostly around Marty Goddard, the woman who invented the rape kit, despite having credit stolen, and progress impeded, by men. Through Kennedy’s research, we learn Goddard’s troubled life, her tenacity, … Continue reading Review: The Secret History of the Rape Kit, by Pagan Kennedy
Review: Abortion, by Jessica Valenti (Crown)
I will start by saying that I could only manage one chapter of this book per night, as it made me so incredibly angry. Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win is an offshoot of Jessica Valenti’s “Abortion, Every Day” Substack, and is full of infuriating, upsetting, and incredibly vital … Continue reading Review: Abortion, by Jessica Valenti (Crown)
Review: Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant, by Stephanie Kiser (Sourcebooks)
Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant is an insightful, heartfelt account of writer Kiser’s years spent as a nanny for some rich New York families. Kiser moved to New York with her friend after graduating college, and is enamored by the generous paycheck nannying can provide. But she soon discovers the real cost to her health, friendships, … Continue reading Review: Wanted: Toddler’s Personal Assistant, by Stephanie Kiser (Sourcebooks)
Audiobook Review – Carsick by John Waters
I'm not entirely sure how I first became aware of cult director John Waters. No doubt his uniquely gorgeous face has appeared in front of most people's eyes at some point, but can you imagine seeing him hitch-hiking at the side of a highway? Could you be sure enough it was really him that you … Continue reading Audiobook Review – Carsick by John Waters
Book Review – The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
I saw the movie of this before I read the book, which is an unusual way around for me. I won't compare them any more than saying that they are both very different, and both are incredibly harrowing. Jean-Dominique Bauby worked as the editor of the French edition of Elle magazine. Quite an admirable and … Continue reading Book Review – The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby
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