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    <body><![CDATA[I love bell hooks!  She is a little less hardcore and not so angry in this book, which makes it more accessable to the masses.... I guess she did that on purpose, given the title of the book &quot;Feminism is for Everybody.&quot;  Her earlier works are great if you want a taste of angry lesbian, bla...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1966604">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is a nice short read covering the basics of feminist theories and detailing bell hooks's experience in becoming a feminist. She touches on a variety of subjects and how they relate to feminism in practice. Class, work, race, bodies, relationships, sexuality, and others are all touched upon...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1680638">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[One of the things I love about bell hooks is that she writes radical books for widely different audiences.  This book is for both for an audience that hasn't thought much about feminism and has misconceptions of what &quot;feminism&quot; is, and also for feminists who aren't coming from movements th...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8433418">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Concise and accessible--a very nice one-day introduction to feminism. Some of the early chapters drag slightly, but heck, they're only a few pages, so even they aren't by any means exhausting. The chapters that really hit me most were those that dealt with concrete issues, especially reproductive ri...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78533733">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is so simple and easy to read, a welcome departure from your typical heady academic fare. hooks creates such a simple and concise view of feminism. She creates a view of patriarchy as a system detrimental to all people, not just women. Please give a copy of this book to anyone who thinks f...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7987997">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is an excellent introduction to the concept of oppression and why it's such an ongoing problem. She has a lot to say about what exactly feminism is and what it isn't, the level of privilege we are each born into, the conflict between the agenda of different classes of people, and she gives a br...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/79793244">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I felt that bell hooks was spot on through most of her book. However, unlike the title the &quot;context&quot; may not be for everybody! Her writing style is that of an academic style. Of course, this is perfect if looking for a resource to use in a term paper or reading for an academic course. Howe...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77843364">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have to say that I think Bell Hooks is totally awesome.  This is the first book of hers which I've read and she recently spoke at my school.  She's very intelligent and a great public speaker, not to mention the fact that she has accomplished a great deal in her life.  I really think that Feminism...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69898361">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A while back I was accused of being a feminist, to which my reply was &quot;am not!&quot; After reading bell hooks, I'm going back to that person to say &quot;you're right. I am a feminist, and let me tell you why...&quot;<br/><br/>I guess what I learned is that feminism isn't the f-word. Feminist...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/33402512">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I decided to read this book because many of my friends have read it , and because it is only about 100 pages long.<br/><br/>I like the concise, precise definiation of feminism that hooks gives in this book:  &quot;Feminism is a movement to end sexism, sexist exploitation, and oppression.&quot;<br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2703134">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I really enjoyed bell hooks' take on feminism, how it can't properly exist without tackling the issues of racism, classism, homophobia, etc. However, I don't think that this book is a good primer for feminism, and I probably wouldn't recommend it to anybody who wants an introduction. (For that I wou...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/59774206">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have always thought of this delightful tome as a kindergarten reader for feminism.  It's just so quick to read, and written in such accessible language, that I can't help but think of it as a beginner's guide to feminism.<br/><br/>In an intentionally non-academic style, hooks lays out the femini...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48397090">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I came to this book knowing nothing about feminism, so I count as part of Hooks's intended audience. For the most part, I found this to be a fast and informative read. My only problem was that the author bills it as a book for &quot;everyone,&quot; but seems to struggle to speak beyond her identity ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/29057744">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I'm ambivalent about this book, hence the three star rating.  Many things hooks says are right on the money, and I think ultimately she gets important messages across.  At the same time, I feel that her writing reflects her strong biases, and she doesn't substantiate her claims with any outside evid...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74423690">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I had to read this for school, but it was interesting. I felt like this book was a collection of different essays rather than one continuous thought. It was difficult for me to finish, but I took many ideas away from it as well. That's all.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was a life changing book for me. Hooks clarified a message and view for feminism in a way that resounded deeply within me. She calls for a lot of new thinking and research and reignited my passion for feminism and women's studies. Great introductory book to feminism for academic and non-academi...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58996544">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is one of the best books on feminist politics I have ever read and can be used in a classroom setting.  It's a very quick read and covers an array of issues pertaining to modern feminism.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Just as she says...this is a very simple non-complicated way to explain feminism to someone that cant seem to get their head around the idea...ive found it immensely helpful]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Bell Hooks is the bomb. I totally have an intellectual crush on her. Really.<br/>Anyone committed to the idea of equality, mutual respect, and justice will appreciate this book. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[In many ways, hooks' focus is on social justice. Capitalism receives a much heartier attack than individual males. This makes the label of Feminism somewhat confusing, as hooks states that the focus is not on the advancement of women, but the equality of all people. A focus on the advancement of wom...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23172586">more...</a>]]></body>
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