part 2: The Feminist Press read-a-thon
I am now reading Amy Scholder's book Icon for the Feminist Press read-a-thon, something I've been looking forward to greatly, and Amy's introduction and the first essay totally knocked me out. Amy Scholder's introduction and her whole idea for a book of writers discussing celebrity is really fascinating. also, since i also grew up in the 70s, her reference points are my reference points.
The first essay, Mary Gaitskill writing about Linda Lovelace, was so intense, after I read it, i had to rest. You know how that is when you read something powerful and then you have to put the book down to digest it before continuing? I found it very moving, especially when she writes about her own rape. I have been doing a lot of work on rape these past few years for my latest novel, and so the essay really resonated with me.
Right now I'm feeling that the book is way smarter than my ability to successfully describe it, so, along with recommending Valerie Solanas, I strongly urge you to pick up a copy of this book, too.
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The first essay, Mary Gaitskill writing about Linda Lovelace, was so intense, after I read it, i had to rest. You know how that is when you read something powerful and then you have to put the book down to digest it before continuing? I found it very moving, especially when she writes about her own rape. I have been doing a lot of work on rape these past few years for my latest novel, and so the essay really resonated with me.
Right now I'm feeling that the book is way smarter than my ability to successfully describe it, so, along with recommending Valerie Solanas, I strongly urge you to pick up a copy of this book, too.
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This is the blog for writer Lorrie Sprecher, author of Sister Safety Pin and the new novel from the Feminist Press, Pissing in a River.
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