Language: PG ; Mature Content: PG; Violence: G
BUYING
ADVISORY: HS –OPTIONAL
AUDIENCE
APPEAL: AVERAGE
Intended as a manifesto on
menstruation, the author presents information on how periods are misunderstood
and those who menstruate are often discriminated against. Interwoven is
information about menstruation itself, from biology to the use of period
products. Readers also learn strategies about how to change the status quo and
to feel confident as menstruaters in today's world.
This book has some incredible
information both about the body and society. My favorite part was the history
of the tampon. It gave me a turn when it made me realize I never thought about
those who were experiencing their period in poverty! However, there are a
couple of issues with this book that I think would be a significant deterrent
for the target audience; first it is just way too long and too wordy. I think
the information, as fascinating as it is, could be presented more succinctly.
Second, its present in novel type format, I think it would have been way more
appealing in a better non-fiction type format with lots of photographs, glossy
pages, and interesting layouts.
Reviewer: Stephanie MLS &
Author.
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