Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
by Lindy West
Pages: 6
Published by Hachette Book Group
Publication Date May 17, 2016
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Hailed by Lena Dunham as an "essential (and hilarious) voice for women," Lindy West is ferociously witty and outspoken, tackling topics as varied as pop culture, social justice, and body image. Her empowering work has garnered a coast-to-coast audience that eagerly awaits Shrill, her highly anticipated literary debut.West has rocked readers in work published everywhere from the Guardian to GQ to This American Life. She is a catalyst for a national conversation in a world where not all stories are created equal and not every body is treated with equal respect. Shrill is comprised of a series of essays that bravely shares her life, including her transition from quiet to feminist-out-loud, coming of age in a popular culture that is hostile to women (especially fat, funny women) and how keeping quiet is not an option for any of us.

A Review in Impressions

First Impressions:

Lindy West is pretty witty and really good at getting her point across.

Impressions While Reading:

I’m laughing really loud. I hope I’m not scaring my cat.

Audio Impressions:

Lindy West’s narration makes the book 100x better. Her ability to twist a word just so is a gift.

Final Impressions:

Lindy West is a strong storyteller who is not afraid to approach topics that many strays from, such as weight, and abortion. I enjoyed listening to her speak about standing up to comics who make light of rape. She did so gracefully and I think many of our politicians could take a page out of her book. Shrill is a book I found myself getting lost in and startling small animals. Shrill is as moving as it is humorous, definitely, a must-listen.