Burn It Down Women Writing about Anger
Burn It Down: Women Writing about Anger by Lilly Dancyger, published by Basic Books on October 8, 2019, is a collection of essays that delves into the complexities of women’s anger. This 272-page book features contributions from twenty-two diverse writers who articulate their experiences with anger in a society that often expects women to remain composed and compliant. The essays reflect on how anger has influenced their lives and the broader implications of expressing this emotion in a world that frequently undermines women’s voices.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to feminism, gender studies, and the societal expectations placed on women. The collection addresses various aspects of anger, from personal revelations to societal critiques, providing a platform for voices that challenge stereotypes and assert the right to express rage. This edition invites readers to engage with the nuanced perspectives of women who are ready to confront their anger and the injustices they face.
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A rich, nuanced exploration of women’s anger from a diverse group of writers
Women are furious, and we’re not keeping it to ourselves any longer. We’re expected to be composed and compliant, but in a world that would strip us of our rights, disparage our contributions, and deny us a seat at the table of authority, we’re no longer willing to quietly seethe behind tight smiles.
We’re ready to burn it all down.
In this ferocious collection of essays, twenty-two writers explore how anger has shaped their lives: author of the New York Times bestseller The Empathy Exams Leslie Jamison confesses that she used to insist she wasn’t angry — until she learned that she was; Melissa Febos, author of the Lambda Literary Award-winning memoir Abandon Me, writes about how she discovered that anger can be an instrument of power; editor-in-chief of Bitch Media Evette Dionne dismantles the “angry Black woman” stereotype; and more.
Broad-ranging and cathartic, Burn It Down is essential reading for any woman who has scorched with rage — and is ready to claim her right to express it.
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