Amanda J Clark

Wish I’d read this before

Revisado: 11-09-23

I gave birth to my daughter in September 2021, this book came out around a year later. It’s prescience and maturity and empathy and deep, deep knowing, would have been exactly what I needed in my early post partum days. It is smart and kind, a combination of science and humanity. I have recommended this book to every new mother in my life and many other parents, too. I am thankful for this book.

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Essential reading for parents and humans of all shapes and sizes

Revisado: 10-01-22

If you are a human being who eats food and/or are raising a human being who eats food, you need to read this book. If you’ve ever wondered why your relationship with food and your body feels messy, confusing, or concerning, you need to read this book. If you are looking for well-researched and human-centered talking points about diet culture and food in our society and personal lives, you need to read this book. Virginia Sole Smith is an author and podcaster that I have come to really respect and admire in the last couple of years, and I am so glad I finally read this book.

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Dangerous rules for men prone to anger

Revisado: 12-31-21

This book peddles harmful beliefs, ideas that promote anger in men, violence towards women, and entitlement for those in the class of white male ideologues in America and the Western world. I am not in favor of banning books, but I wish Jordan Peterson would evolve as a person and use his platform and following for good, instead of perpetuating old stereotypes and outdated ideals of a (far less equitable) world gone by.

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Every person (not just cis women) should read this

Revisado: 09-01-21

So much I didn’t understand about how human sexuality works, and she is able to explain it in a consumable, approachable, fun way. An expert at allegory, she ties both her metaphors and stories of real people throughout the book in a way that carries us along comfortably familiar as we (the reader) keep building on concepts and learning new things. Really loved this book, and continue to recommend it to people.

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Essential reading for anyone in design or development

Revisado: 03-22-21

Mike Monteiro did an incredible job making the case for how designers have contributed to our downfall and how we (yes still us designers) must pick up and work together to fix it. Big props for his constant awareness throughout the book of his privilege, our collective privilege, and all that we are fighting for. Well done. And big props for thanking Gritty at the end.

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Incredible story, wonderful writer

Revisado: 03-20-21

I have loved Ms Girma’s story since I heard her speak last year. Reading this memoir has solidified that admiration and taught me so much about ableism and disability rights in America and throughout the world. She’s also an incredible writer and narrator, with an exceptional knack for description and emotion. The book is a joy to read on Audible.

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Wish this was the full book but it is great nonetheless

Revisado: 03-15-21

A book I have loved for years, I was excited to hear it read but slightly disappointed it was abridged. Still wonderful to hear it in Kay’s own words.

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Comprehensive view of autism through the ages

Revisado: 03-15-21

I’d recommend this book to anyone looking to understand neurodiversity and its many facets. Definitely parents, friends, loved ones of those with an autism diagnosis, and maybe those researching the traits, looking at themselves. Beyond the basics of autism, this book takes you on a journey of the perception of, and experience of, autistic people in the last ~100 years. I learned so much, and liked how thorough and well researched the book was.

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Excellent narration

Revisado: 03-06-19

This story (a complex, beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking one) was made all the better by the narrator’s voices, timbre and tone. Really a wonderful find on Audible!

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Top notch narration

Revisado: 07-19-18

Loved the story, but more so how well it was read. Such a fantastic performance.

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