Book 4 - How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran

Noticing a  pattern here yet?  I liked How to Build a Girl so much I decided to read Moran's autobiography...and loved that she told it like it is.  I thought many times "YOU GO GIRL!"

FEMINISM!  If you could describe this book in one word...it would be feminism.  Which, based upon the title, I feel that seems pretty obvious.  Feminism can sometimes be off putting and to be honest I was a bit nervous about where this would lead when I started.  After all, I'm all for equal pay and women voting, but I'm not burning my bras...they make my boobs look too awesome and they're hella expensive.  BUT, I think all women and even men should read this book...at least the first few chapters for the men folk.  The struggle is real dudes...hair (on our heads and everywhere else!), undergarments, clothing, shoes (heels are from Satan and yet I own at least 5 pair), body shape and size...UGH.  I was all on board with Moran for the first bit and then we started getting into life milestones that I have not accomplished...yet...maybe ever.  Marriage and kids.  I do agree with her though on skipping the whole gigantic wedding ceremony.  As I've gotten older I've realized all I really want is the right man...and the dress.  The rest of it I honestly don't think I need...and with the monthly bills I have, I'm pretty sure I can't afford the bells and whistles.  Honestly, I'd rather go to the courthouse and spend my money on the honeymoon. ;)  

I also liked that she not only goes into why you should have children but also why you shouldn't.  And of course she discusses the topic of women seeming selfish by NOT having children...which honestly I think is bullshit.  Ever thought that maybe I haven't had children because I'm still a child myself?  Yes I may be almost 30 but honestly, I don't always feel like I have my shit together.  Especially not together enough to bring another human being into this world.  

So...I was all you go girl and then I was blind sided by a chapter on abortion...eekk...the dreaded A word.  Never been there and I hope I never go there but I will say...she adds perspective.  And that's all I'll say on that topic. 

I honestly did enjoy this book and I think you will too.  Moran is ballsy and swears and I love any other woman who has the vocabulary of a well educated sailor.  I laughed, I sympathized, I agreed, I said Hell Yes a few times, and I also disagreed.  This is a great read for all females, and most males, and I feel there is some part in this book that you'll be able to relate to.