How to Be a Woman

I didn't know Caitlin Moran before and after reading very opposing reviews about the book I decided to read it. I think sometimes a “love or hate” book can be very interesting and can show me different points of view of life. This was the first book I've ever read by Caitlin Moran.

The book is mainly an auto-biography that highlights in each chapter one aspect of her life. Say, puberty, relationships, marriage, work, children, abortion, fashion. The book is written almost as a very informal conversation, that gave me the impression of reading a transcript from a talk.

I enjoyed her direct and fun way of discussing these topics. I do not completely agree with her opinions, but in general I could relate with some of the situations she describes in the book. I am Brazilian and there are many regional references I actually didn't understand, obviously, because she has a different background than mine.

But aside from cultural differences, there were common experiences addressed in the text, specially feelings, that I can relate to. I think she has a good sense of humor although sometimes I considered it too acid or too harsh.

The book brings the author's raw and personal insights about modern feminism, which may seem biased or not all-inclusive to some people. Well, I think it is biased since its her own view on the matter but by no means that spoiled the discussion raised by her.