Ok, school is out and I can finally hit my wish list.
As an International Studies major I read more this past year than I have my whole life and so many great books relating to the history of the world and its relation to the here and now. But I did get a little depressed dealing with oppressive women’s cultures, genocide and cultural conflict and then just dissecting the world news at large.
I did take one vacation from schoolwork and went to South America with only pleasure reading materials. So I started my summer reading list. The first book I started with was Jennifer Baumgardner’s “Look Both Ways, Bisexual Politics” and it was great! I am a huge fan of Jennifer’s work and suggest her other books that she wrote with Amy Richards, Manifesta and Grassroots. They will go on the suggested reading list when I put that together (this is a work in progress) but pick this one up. I personally think there is not enough talk around bisexuality and Jennifer’s very honest dissection of her own relationships as well as sex, sex roles and great interviews. Ani fans take note, Ani opens up to Jennifer about fans, relationships and orgasms!
Here is what I wrote to Jennifer after I read the book and it was fresh on my mind. My best way to explain to you all.
Jess to Jennifer –
“I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed “Look Both Ways”. I read it in 2 days on vacation and it was fantastic. It was strangely perfect timing for a read about relationships as I reflected on life on my first vacation in… FOREVER. I was divorced last year and the ex and I had been separated for a long time.
I appreciated the candid and honest reflections of yourself and of the
women you interviewed. With your personal experiences, research,
interviews and humor, the book is an enjoyable and informative read.
Congratulations. I was most interested in roles of a relationship and
comparing the desirable qualities in both sexes. How does one find a
strong friendship and lover all while relating to the real world?
After being married myself, I liked your analysis of wanting a “wife”.
My ex and I were not our parents; I made the money and had the health
insurance and made the decisions but I was still the “wife”. There
are many other topics in the book I could go on but will spare you☺”
The book is so relevant to all women!
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Next books on my reading list
Baby Love by Rebecca Walker
Full Frontal Feminism: A Young Woman’s Guide to Why Feminism Matters by Jessica Valenti
The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube by Michelle Goodman
That is enough to start.
What is on your list????????
Happy reading.
Jessie
Fabulous & Feminine 
