With words come power. But do you speak out or shut up? Everywhere Sara Javed goes – online or outside – everyone is shouting about something. Couldn’t they all just … Continue Reading Book Review: The Movement by Ayisha Malik
I know what you’re thinking, yet another review on Lessons in Chemistry. If you’re expecting a review from a blogger not falling over herself to praise this book, then I suggest … Continue Reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | book review
Last week was international women’s day and I largely…ignored it. I’m not against celebrating all things women but I feel something as gotten very lost along the way. The endless … Continue Reading My problem with International Women’s day
The history of feminism in 11 fights…. Dear Difficult Women, The trail blazers. The angry women. The badly behaved women. The women who fought for the vote, wanted equal pay, … Continue Reading Book Review: Difficult Women by Helen Lewis
Writing update…..still four books behind, next up More than a woman by Caitlin Moran It’s Friday morning, I’m sat staring at two VERY silver, very wiry hairs that have sprouted overnight. … Continue Reading Book Review: More than a woman by Caitlin Moran
A few months ago, I was interviewing a man for work when for some reason, and I still can’t work out why, he asked me if I had children. When … Continue Reading Book Review: Untamed by Glennon Doyle
What is it like to be a woman in Britain? I know my experience; it generally centres around people asking; ‘when are you going to have children?’ (just rude) or … Continue Reading Book Review: Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
I am woman, hear me roar, in numbers too big to ignore (Helen Reddy and Ray Burton) I love Cecelia Ahern’s books. I love the touch of magic she sprinkles … Continue Reading Book Review: Roar by Cecelia Ahern