Susan answers “Could I read this to my seven year old?...”

Laura asked this question about The Body: A Guide for Occupants:

Could I read this to my seven year old? She loves all things anatomy... More worried about "appropriate" rather than the reading level..

Susan I'd say no. I was unhappy with the way the book focused on the negative about female bodies. I got the impression that a woman's life was full of pain…moreI'd say no. I was unhappy with the way the book focused on the negative about female bodies. I got the impression that a woman's life was full of pain and risk. If I didn't know better, this book would make me feel scared about being a woman, and if I was a girl, I'd be terrified to grow up. Giving birth and having breasts doesn't mean the end of joy. Giving birth is more of a miracle that ends in great joy and is worth the pain. I'd say this book is not for kids. I didn't like the way he focused on women's pain when discussing our body.(less)

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