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Karley Sciortino recommended The Happy Hooker in Books (curated)

 
The Happy Hooker
The Happy Hooker
Xaviera Hollander | 2008 | Medical & Veterinary, Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences
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"This book is a landmark in terms of sex-positive feminism, and it’s one of the funniest, most honest books I’ve ever read. It’s a memoir by Xaviera Hollander that tells the story of her sexual life, from her first sexual experiences, to becoming one of New York's highest paid prostitutes, to being the madam of one of the city’s most infamous brothels. She’s one of my heroes, lol."

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Suswatibasu (1701 KP) rated Sex Object: A Memoir in Books

Mar 18, 2018  
Sex Object: A Memoir
Sex Object: A Memoir
Jessica Valenti | 2016 | Biography
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7.5 (2 Ratings)
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Similar to many feminist experiences
Jessica Valenti is usually very articulate and analytical in her columns, which is why her memoir feels a shade different from her usual style.

I understand that the premise is to show how sexism doesn't happen in a vacuum and that an accumulation eventually wears down a person thus accepting their situation and even relenting to further abuse. Which is why by the half way point, Valenti herself seems bored of having to replay every terrible sexual incident, and the events become repetitive to the point of desensitization.

As a person, it's horrifying to go through it, as a reader - especially a female one - it does feel like I do not need hear about the details to understand it's happening. Perhaps writing this memoir is a cathartic experience for Valenti, we'll never know. It is sad, especially when she gives up on being herself and caters to everyone else, but that is something a lot of feminist memoirs reveal.