Brilliant. An inspiring, articulate, historical, and eye-opening read on how women’s anger has been viewed differently than men’s, and how that is SO much part of the problem. But also how it is so necessary in order to change the system. I particularly value Traister’s inspection of the intersectionality of feminism and women’s activism, especially post-Nov2016. She comments that many white women who have “awoken” to activism against the injustices of our misogynist system have been repeatedly reminded that they are not the first women to do so (cue loads of African American and other women examples - read this book to learn more). There are so many reasons to read this book, I highly recommend it, especially if you need a political pick-me-up after these past two years of having the scum of the earth as president. And for those who think it’ll be a constant blast on men by an “angry feminist”, think again because it is very clearly written and includes just the right amount of profanity. And your resentment of women’s anger is actually just fear telling you it’s a zero-sum game; don’t be an idiot!

This book is perfect for me, it says everything and more I wish I knew how to express about identifying as a feminist. It has helped me to see that my anger is valuable, that I can use it in productive ways, and most importantly, it encourages me to continuously not “ever let them talk [me] out of being mad again.”