Girlsplaining a (sorta) Memoir by Katja Klengel 154 pages
Summary from Goodreads: Cartoonist Katja Klengel tackles the subjects that have shaped her life: from body shaming to the exploration of female sexuality, from the representation of women in the media, and the social pressure on women who have not yet started a family all with a sense of humor, an open heart, and an unsparing candor.
Why do we fear the word “vulva” more than “Voldemort”? (Shh, don't say his name!) Do we really have to be ashamed of our body hair? Why do gender roles in children’s toys seem stuck in the 50s? In seven chapters, cartoonist Katja Klengel tackles the subjects that have shaped her life: from body shaming to the exploration of female sexuality, from the representation of women in the media, and the social pressure on women who have not yet started a family. With a sense of humor, an open heart, and an unsparing candor, Klengel draws inspiration from her own life as she examines what being a woman today means to her (and really, a whole lot of us!)
And here's what I thought: I saw this at the library and was curious. It's a fun book, but there are some thoughtful things here. Exploring personal topics through a graphic format makes it look less serious than it is, but Klengel does explore some pretty interesting ideas here. Very funny, but also very real.
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