Febos, Melissa
Girlhood
- ISBN 13:
- 9781635572520
- author:
- Febos, Melissa
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 336
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14.2 x 3.1 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Girlhood by Melissa Febos is a powerful exploration of the narratives that shape girls and the adults they become. As the author reflects on her own experiences, she examines the stories women are told about what it means to be female and how these can both limit and liberate. Febos's journey is one of self-discovery and transformation, as she questions the values and beliefs she was taught in girlhood and sets out to reframe them. With a blend of investigative reporting, memoir, and scholarship, she charts a path towards healing, empowerment, and a more authentic sense of self. This book offers a thought-provoking guide to transforming the self and our society, inviting readers to consider the ways in which we can break free from the expectations that have held us back.