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Women Don't Owe You Pretty

By: Florence Given
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'THE BEAUTY MYTH' FOR THE INSTAGRAM GENERATION

Women Don't Owe You Pretty is the ultimate book for anyone who wants to challenge the out-dated narratives supplied to us by the patriarchy.

Through Florence's story you will learn how to protect your energy, discover that you are the love of your own life, and realise that today is a wonderful day to dump them.

Florence Given is here to remind you that you owe men nothing, least of all pretty.

WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT (AND A LOAD OF UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS).

THE FEMINIST BOOK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.

'An incredible mouthpiece for modern intersectional feminism.' - Glamour

'A fearless book.' - Cosmopolitan

'A hugely influential young woman.' - Woman's Hour

'Rallying, radical and pitched perfectly for her generation.' - Evening Standard

This audiobook was recorded from home in May 2020.

©2020 Florence Given (P)2020 Octopus Publishing Group
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Wherever you are in your feminist journey, there’s plenty to learn and be inspired by in the empowering Women Don’t Owe You Pretty. Fearless, smart and insightful, this listen is a must for women looking to protect themselves, affirm their self worth and challenge expectations.

In Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, the feminist conversation is unlocked by Florence Given and she invites you right in to join her. Recording in her own living room, Given shares recollections and advice in a conversational style that's reminiscent of a memorable chat over a cup of coffee with a close friend. She reflects on the impact that the patriarchy has on the everyday world around us and supports and empowers you to see and act on this too — from deciding whether or not to dump him to avoiding the vicious pattern of fixating on other women’s flaws.

An accessible guide to feminism for the Instagram generation, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty unknots the age-old and often overly complex conversations about the male gaze and living to fulfil other people’s expectations. Instead, this audiobook refreshes the conversation with a contemporary and inclusive touch. And it’s not simply an intellectual exercise either: each anecdote will arm you with real-world knowledge and guide you along the first steps towards the radical act of loving yourself. It’s as eye-opening as it is game-changing.

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the book I wish I read as a teen

brilliant! the book you need to read and hear, it will challenge you and force you to grow

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Damn good book!!

Holy moly, this is a phenomenal book and I highly recommend it to anyone. Very talented

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worth the read

Interesting perspective, definitely worth the read. Eye-opening and confronting in a way that is sorely needed.

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besst book of my life!

this book is the raw and honest wake up call that everyone needs to hear. I couldn't stop listening, and it has changed the way I think about the world... absolutely next level! it narrated perfectly. love love love

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Love love love!!!

This book was brilliant in so many ways. Firstly I looove listening to Florence- the accent is awesome. There were so many lightbulb moments for me with this book and such great validation for past and recent hurt. I did feel a little triggered during one of the chapters and had a cry but I needed to hear what Florence said and it has helped me heal more. Thanks Floss!

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a must have bible to intersectional feminisim

wonderfully inclusive, unapologetic, inspiring and helpful in so many subtle and obvious ways. Thank you so much for this read Florence. I urge every feminist and human to read this book.
p.s DUMP HIM!
P.P.S. GET THERAPY!!! XOXOX

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Everyone should read this

I wish I'd been able to read this book when I was growing up. I consider myself to be a pretty well educated feminist but this book was challenging in the best way. Florence Given's narration was vulnerable and sincere and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

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life changer

This changed my life!! in the best way possible. It helped me understand how my past trauma has dictated my relationships with men, was a huge eye opener. super easy to listen to. I finished it so fast.

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Thank you Florence ❤️

Like dnm with a wise big sister, this book articulates what your heart has probably been trying to tell you all along. I wish I could send it back in time to my teenage self.

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The best thing you will ever read

This book is honestly life changing. Every single person in the entire world should read or listen to it. Florence has changed my life. Thank you for putting all of my feelings, my anger, my trauma, my core beliefs into the most beautiful and articulate words. It was challenging, heart breaking, informative, uncomfortable and overwhelming. But you know what? It was 100% worth it to come out the other end knowing that I am worthy, I am a woman, and I don’t owe anyone pretty. Eternally grateful, so much love x

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