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Julia posted an update in the group The Great Library of Autostraddle 12 years, 6 months ago

Non-fiction recommendations: Eating Animals by Johnathon Safran Foer
I’m nearly done with it, but it’s already changed my perspective on a lot of shit I either chose to ignore/thought I knew, even though I’m vegetarian.
And, The Purity Myth: How America’s Obsession with Virginity is Hurting Young Women by Jessica Valenti.
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Raksha replied 12 years, 6 months ago

Ooh, I’ve got ‘The Purity Myth’ on my Paperback Swap wish list, so it’s good to see confirmation that it’s as good as it looks. Is she one of the same writers from ‘Yes Means Yes’?
- tpizza replied 12 years, 6 months ago
  
  Oh yeah, Jessica Valenti wrote/helped write both of those.
  They’re both really good, super accessible and not theory heavy.
  If you ARE looking for more theory-heavy stuff, I’ve got a great list !
  - Raksha replied 12 years, 6 months ago
    
    Thanks, but I’ll skip the heavy theory! I have a master’s degree in Women’s Studies and heavy theory gives me PTSD flashbacks to grad school. Maybe in another decade or so I’ll be able to read it again!
    
    But I do still like the more accessible work on the subject, so I’ve got Jessica Valenti on my list :)
Jillian replied 12 years, 6 months ago

Eating Animals ruined my life. I keep looking at my dog and wondering why I feel so bad about feeling the need to maybe someday eat him. And I think he knows. He keeps his distance now.
- Julia replied 12 years, 6 months ago
  
  I know right? So uncomfortable. But I’m sure we’d feel the same way if we knew the chicken or cow that was going to be killed to eat. That detachment is what scared me the most, I think.

Toby replied 12 years, 6 months ago

You know, I’ve thought about using this, and I realized that if you ever DO find a girl who’s on here as well she will:

1. Squeal in excitement that somebody else knows about this awesome website and

2. Be awesome.

AG replied 12 years, 6 months ago

That IS yuck. What part of Mississippi? Don’t feel like you have to name the town, but I have roots in northern Mississippi, around Corinth.
- lesc90 replied 12 years, 6 months ago
  
  I’m east MS, very close to AL. I think I’m only a couple hours away from Corinth! Glad someone gets it :)
Kate Roberts replied 12 years, 6 months ago

Wow, another Mississippian! I’m currently living in Mobile, AL with my dad, but I’ve lived my whole life in Lucedale, MS. Living in a small town in MS can really suck, and be cool at the same time. But only in the “I related to everyone and everybody here all know each other” way…which can suck as well… at least I tried, didn’t I? :)
- lesc90 replied 12 years, 6 months ago
  
  Yes. I was sure that if anyone was from MS on here, if I didn’t know them already I would know someone who knows them.
Heather replied 12 years, 6 months ago

perhaps we should be trying to replace some of the natural suckiness of this place with the magic of Autostraddle. spread the word!

Avery replied 12 years, 6 months ago

Do you have any suggestions for something like Lovecraft but not? I have the Necronomicon and a bunch of assorted horror anthologies and I intend to buy The King In Yellow, if that helps.

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