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[Meagan]

Hi everyone! My name is Meagan, I'm 30 years old and I live just outside of Portland, Oregon. I joined this group because I want to read more this year, and engage with feminism on a deeper level. As soon as I heard about this I knew I needed to join!

[Richard]

Meagan wrote: "Hi everyone! My name is Meagan, I'm 30 years old and I live just outside of Portland, Oregon. I joined this group because I want to read more this year, and engage with feminism on a deeper level. ..."

1200th comment. congrats.

[Kristin]

Better late than never? I'm Kristin from Little Rock, Arkansas. I am honored and excited to read and grow with each of you. I'm 34 and the mother for two girls. Our oldest just turned nine last week and her sister is 3.5. My nine year old and I just finished The Deathly Hallows on the 11th- wow those books were fun to read. We decided in November that we'd like to shoot for that date bc we learned that's when J.K. Rowling finished writing it. It seemed appropriate for such s big moment in her childhood.. And I'm honored that she allowed me to read the last one to her even though she's been too eager to devour most of them herself to wait around for me! I honestly dreaded the end, I'm so sad that she's really already read them all..... But on to more books!! We are re-reading Matilda, this time to her younger sister together. We have read and studied Malala. The two of you have inspired my daughter and I so profoundly. Our trips to the library require 4 large bags and muscle power. Books bind my little family together. We read together and individually everyday. And my fire for feminism only grew with the births of these two mighty girls. I'm so grateful to you, Emma, for offering yourself to this group, extending yourself further to stir the potential of the beautifully fierce shared energy toward gender equality. My He for She husband is also along with us for this journey. Thank you, thank you. Love, Kristin

[Vikram]

Hello everyone! My name is Vikram and I live in California. I am an avid fan and supporter of Emma and her goals to promote equality. I will assist in helping in any way I can to support the cause and goals. I joined this book club to not just support Emma, but to understand the perspective of others in regards to their experiences with feminism and fighting against inequality. Since I made it a personal goal to read more books, this book club provides not just a source of awesome reads and opportunities to engage with other inquisitive minds, but having the deadlines to finish the readings in order to participate in the discussions actually is helpful in ensuring I complete the books. I look forward to the discussions as I'm nearing the completion of the current month's book. Happy reading and discussing. xx

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My name is Savana; I'm a 28 year old woman from Massachusetts. I'm an aspiring writer.

I joined this book club after hearing about it from a buzzfeed article (being someone who follows articles from the books section of the website). I've been a feminist since I was about 24, and always am up for reading more about the history and current state of feminism. I took a few Gender Studies courses at university, but never had time for more. In my early twenties, I was very hesitant to describe myself as a feminist because of the connotations that I had with it - that you had to hate men, that it was for white women. But the older I got, the more comfortable I got with the word after a few personal experiences. I'm quite the proud feminist and atheist these days :)

I try to read about 100ish books every year, but I thought it might be a grand idea to fill out some of my reading background with literature that is written by feminists or can be considered feminist. Reading is one of the best ways to learn about nearly everything, so here I am :)

I agree that having a deadline for books is helpful - it keeps you accountable. And it helps keep your brain active with new books periodically :)

[Amanda]

Hi all! I'm Amanda and I'm from a small town in southern Colorado. I'm of course a big Emma Watson fan and couldn't be thankful enough for the opportunity to be a part of something like this. I'm excited to learn a lot and hopefully together, some of our discussions will turn into actions. I'm ready to absorb the teachings of the authors we will be reading this year. I sincerely hope that being a part of this group will help me grow into a better individual and a better woman. ♥

[Ro]

Hello everybody! My name is Rocío and i'm from Spain. I joined the group because lately i've been more and more concerned for women rights, equality and feminism. In my country gender discrimination is something hidden but very real, society disapprove it but does very little to fight against it.

I join this group to read more books about equality and empowering and hoping to share then with friends and family who could use their example in real life.

[Joe]

If you believe in making a writers dream come true you will read the latest by Lee Ann Ward. Her book "There in the Moon Mist" is a definite must have and read. Imagine your life being changed and you have no way out. Your world is in complete chaos and you have very little say about anything. You are Lacy Grayson...welcome to the Reverend Way's Commune.

[Jorge]

Hi everyone! It's wonderful to meet you all!

I'm Jorge, I'm 18 years old and I'm from a small city in Spain (first of all, i have to say sorry because of my English :S ). I've joined the group because this morning I saw a post on Facebook where there were talking about this initiative and I loved it.

I love reading, I'm studying spanish, french and portuguese philology at College, and Feminism is a subject that concern me a lot.

That's because of my mum, mainly. She's a wonder woman, very very very feminist and she teached us to support her ideas and we learned from her (not actually, because we never thought the opposite) that women and men are the same, and there mustn't be any difference between us.

So, I hope that you recibe me into your group and I'm anxious to start reading this month's book!

[Kirsten]

My name is Kirsten, and I'm a life long New Englander (born in Massachusetts, living in Maine, love both) and I'll be 28 next month. I'm also the mother of two kids (nearly 8 and nearly 3) and a wife as well as a full time adult ed. teacher and part time graduate student. I joined this book club because I have lots of free time *sarcasm*. I really joined because I am all the things I mentioned. As a mother and wife, one of my goals is to be an example of a woman who is proud and confident and exemplifies what a good partner is in a relationship and what standards she holds for herself in a romantic relationship. Also, I wanted to do something that was outside of my usual "stuff". I generally am reading kids books (not a bad thing, and actually we're currently reading the first HP book - illustrated!! - to my daughter) or things relating to education. I wanted something that was going to help build my character and be enjoyable as well. I think this fits the bill.

[Xinbei]

Hello! I'm Xinbei from Klang, Malaysia. I'm a classical music major and had just completed my degree.

The first series I've ever really gotten into was, undoubtedly, the Harry Potter series, as of many of you here. It was the book that really sparked something in me that made me love books. I was one of those who finished the latest Harry Potter books within a week!

But sadly, I think that I have lesser time to read and at a much slower speed. Maybe because I have more distractions now, with work and TV and all that. I still read, but not as fast and not as much.

Hence, I decided to join this group. Not only because I'm a great fan of Emma, but because I want motivation to read and also have a recommendation of good books to read to expand the genre of my reading materials.

Nice to meet all of you here! :D

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I'm Angel, and I live in the US!
I've been on GoodReads for many years and love it!

[Rebecca]

Hello everyone! My name is Rebecca, I live in London, UK.

I have always believed in Equality and have worked hard to lead by example. Feminism has made huge leaps over the past 100 years, but there is still a long way to go to bring equality to the world.

I joined this group because I have been inspired by Emma Watson's work. I want to read more about inspriational women and connect with people who believe in equality, and see the issues we face today. And the opportunities for us tomorrow.

It is an honor meeting you all, an I look forward to seeing your opinions. X

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Hi everyone.

I'm Steve. I live in the state of Georgia in the U.S. I'm 59, a husband, a father and a committed feminist and humanist for as long as I can remember.

I didn't have a word for it all those years ago, but I knew I wanted people to be treated as if each one mattered equally, regardless of their age, gender or nationality.

I am an avid reader, mostly of sci-fi, but I like reading about history, biography and science as well. I love discovering strong female role models in both literature and film/TV.

Books (and movies) that portray women who are capable and confident send the message to other young women and girls that they are equal to any task set before them, that the role society sees for them is not the one they have to see for themselves. Those are the books I want to read, share and recommend.

That's why Emma's speech before the U.N resonates with me. That's why I joined this group.

I look forward to learning and passing what I learn on to others, so that they can see how important this movement is, to both women and men, for the future of our planet.

I'll end this with a quote from her speech, one that stood out for me and echoes my own thoughts and feelings because I am sensitive to what others feel (call it empathy if you like.)

"Both men and women should feel free to be sensitive. Both men and women should feel free to be strong. It is time that we all perceive gender on a spectrum, instead of two sets of opposing ideals. If we stop defining each other by what we are not, and start defining ourselves by who we are, we can all be freer, and this is what HeForShe is about. It’s about freedom."

Everyone should be free to be exactly who and what they are. Hopefully we can ALL learn to allow others that freedom.

[Annie]

I'm Anna, I'm based in Warwickshire in the UK - the heart of Shakespeare country.

I'm 33 and just started my BA in Social Studies at Warwick University (trying to be braver and do things I've always wanted to) alongside being mum to my fantastic house mates Cam (10) and Roo (7).
We all love reading ! Snuggling up to read the next chapter of a great book each evening keeps us connected as a strong, loving and happy family unit.
My Mum and my Uncle are both librarians too - it's in my blood.

I've joined this book club because I sometimes find it difficult to fit in actually attending in person alongside uni and home commitments and this is the first one I've come across that seemed really interesting. As a parent of both a son and a daughter, I know how important it can be to promote feminism and to help both of my children see how to be the best people they can be and how to love those around them.

I have heard about Bell Hooks books from someone at Uni too, Crystal, maybe I'll have to look her up.

[Lizzie]

Hi im lizzie.
Im 26, i live in cheshire and i have 2 children a little girl who is almost 3 and a little boy who's almost 1.
I adore reading but stopped reading for a while after having my first child as I felt I had too little time. But I missed it so much that I've been making an effort to take some time out and read in the evenings when I have some time to myself.

I joined this book club as I'd like to branch out a bit and read things I wouldn't normally read that I will actually probably like. I'd love to learn while reading too.

Anna I'd my favourite time is snuggling down with my children before bed and reading too. They love books and subsequently we have a full bookcase just with children's books. My eldest always says "just one more." I can't wait for when they are older and can read all of my favourites.

[Hilary]

Hi, I'm Hilary. I'm 35, and from Canada.

I joined this book club because it was very timely for me. Feminist reading was on my to-do list for this year, but I wasn't sure where I was going to start.

I've been pretty lucky in my life to not have felt a lot of overt inequality. Now that I am a stay-at-home parent to two children (one boy and one girl), I've started to notice a lot of more subtle ways that people treat children and parents that I would like to know more about, partly so that I don't inadvertently continue the pattern. Specifically, I'm so surprised at how similar my kids are, and yet, some personality traits seem to be a strength for one, but a negative for the other. And also, how my husband is constantly complimented for being an involved parent, but I never am. I'm also so curious about the experiences that others have around the world. I hope I can keep up!

[Karen]

Hi all!

My name is Karen. I am a Southern belle from Arkansas and am currently a graduate student at Arkansas Tech University studying Multimedia Journalism.

I was intrigued by the idea of a global book club where people from all corners of the planet can come together to read delightful books and discuss feminism! A majority of the time I read research articles and textbooks for class, which at times are a little dry. So participating in the book club I can make sure I make the time to read for pleasure. Plus, I have been wanting to read more about feminism and what better way to do that than Our Shared Shelf!

Love from Arkansas x

[Jacinda]

Hey! My name is Jacinda and I'm joining in from St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

I joined this book club because, even though I consider myself a feminist, I haven't spent a lot of time reading feminist writers. I adore Emma Watson and all of the awesome work she is doing, so figured that this was an excellent time to improve my knowledge on the subject. I'm very interested in social justice issues and think that intersectionality is important to understand if one wants to make progress toward it (as I desire to do).

As a lesbian married to my partner, Erica, I've felt my share of discrimination based on sexual orientation. My exposure to discrimination as a woman has been limited, thankfully, though I still deal with microaggressions every day (those comments that seem to imply you're "for a girl/woman"), like most women.

My wife and I only have fur babies right now, but we're discussing adoption of a human child or children. I want to make sure that whatever child(ren) we acquire will be raised aware of social justice issues (and be raised vegan, even though my wife hasn't completely committed to veganism yet - I'm hopeful, hahaha!).

[Jacinda]

Hilary wrote: "I am a stay-at-home parent"

Have you experienced any discrimination or condescension from people who identify as feminist because of your choice to be a stay at home parent?

[Michelle]

Hi!

My name is Michelle, and I'm 24 years old from the UK.

I'm currently in my first year of studying for my PhD, for which I'm studying the relationship between women and video games; how women are treated in the community/industry, how they are represented in video games, and what we can actually do to help combat the negative images that are out there. In my BSc degree in Information & Communication Technology, I did something similar for my final year project, exploring different aspects of identity, experiences, representation, and acceptance of women, and have been hooked on reading feminist literature from then on!

Although most of my readings are purely academic now, I've joined this book club to get some more ideas as to what I can read in the future relating to a topic that I absolutely love! :) (Plus I'm a HUGE fan of Emma Watson, especially with all the Women's Rights work that she does).

Welcome, everyone :D

[Gia]

Hi everyone!
My name is Gia, 45 years old, from Arkansas by way of the Philippines.

I love to read but I must confess I haven't been reading as much as I used to.
The world we live in today and the times in which our youth are growing up is challenging to say the least, there are plenty of opportunities but unfortunately these opportunities are not open to everyone, not to children growing up in poverty, or in places where women and girls are treated like commodities or in war torn countries.
My hope is that people who are fortunate in their circumstances would open their hearts, their minds to peoples who are not as fortunate, in the hope that through understanding will come compassion and from compassion, action.
I hope that Our Shared Self will be part of that effort - shining a light in the dark places of the world.

[Hilary]

Jacinda wrote: "Hilary wrote: "I am a stay-at-home parent"

Have you experienced any discrimination or condescension from people who identify as feminist because of your choice to be a stay at home parent?"

Great question! I haven't really had any negative comments from the people in my life who identify as feminist, as a lot of them are also stay-at-home parents, some are male. I have had negative comments from a few women who are 'trying to have it all' (for lack of a better descriptor). I've had some interesting conversations about that, but really, I think it is about the freedom to be able to choose. My husband would gladly stay home, but he actually finished his degree, so he can make more money than I can. I'm home because we felt very strongly that we wanted one parent to be home with the kids, and we are in a position where we have that option. Some comments I get from more traditional (mostly older) people make me feel like I'm holding back feminism, or setting a bad example for women, but it's what works for us now.

[Sophie]

Hello everyone!

My name is Sophie. I'm 26 and I live in France.

I love reading and I've been interested by feminism for a while now, but this is such a wide subject that I didn't know what to read. I'm glad Emma started this group and hope to learn more from the books, but also from all the people who joined the group.

[Becca]

Hi all!

Just finished My Life on the Road and excited to keep reading feminist texts.

I'm Becca, and I'm a playwright based in New York City. I'm 31 and joined to broaden my perspectives on the female experience. I'm hoping that studying feminism also helps me learn more about race and cultures outside of my own since these subjects are linked in so many ways.

Happy reading, everyone!

[Lila]

Hey everyone!

My name is Stephanie and I'm from Germany. I'll be 25 this Sunday.

Currently, I'm doing my BA in Vocational and Technical Education, and English. During my studies I read a lot about gender studies, feminist criticism in literary studies and diversity in general.

Imo as woman, I'm very fortunate to have the opportunity to study at a university. I feel like it's my duty to educate myself and do everything in my power, that one day every young girl has the same opportunity. The UN and especially UNESCO is working to achieve this goal. That's why I'm a even bigger fan of Emma now. :)

I think it'll be very interesting to hear all your opinions on the books. I'm really looking forward to it.

[Anjali]

Hey there everyone!
I'm Anjali and I'm a fifteen year old girl from India.
I feel as if I've been a feminist for as long as I can remember and when I first heard about this club on twitter, I'm honestly saying it was the only reason I thought of using my Goodreads account again.
Hoping to see some interesting views and debates here.
Looking forward to it. :)

[Zoe]

Hey everybody,

I'm Zoe, from the US; I'm 23 and really just starting to explore what feminism is all about. The more I learn, the more I see inequalities around me, so this group seemed like the perfect opportunity to continue that journey and bounce ideas off other people.

Excited to read with you all.

[Laura]

Hi all-

My name's Laura. I am 30 yrs old and live in New York City. I work in communications--so strategy, media relations, crisis, digital, etc. Right now, I work in-house for a museum.

Can't wait to get started on the first book! I love to read and also was inadvertently raised to be a Feminist by my parents. My all-girls high school would be very proud of this group.

[Tamar]

Hi everyone, I'm Tammy from Israel.
Love reading, politic and feminist.
I can read in English very well but my writing is not so good, so I hope you'll excuse me and feel free to correct me any time.

[Melanie]

Hi everybody,

I'm Melanie & I'm from Germany.

I am very passionate about feminism and I love reading! I'm very excited about this book club!!

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Hi everybody!
My name is Ana, it's quite common around here so I use Anyta on media and "talking circles" (wink). I'm a social worker from Galicia, a wonderful region in Spain, and since english is not my first language, not even my second one, let me know if I write any nonsense.

As a part of my studies and profession I'm always looking for new ways to explore and learn about gender and equality-related issues, so I found the idea of this group extremely useful and inspiring.
Already reading, and enjoying, My Life on the Road.

[Eilis]

Hello everyone. My name is Eilís and I'm from Ireland. I joined this group to continue learning about feminist ideas and have the chance to debate those ideas with people from all over the world. Thank you Emma for setting this group up. I'm really excited to get started reading the first book.

[Jennifer]

My name is Jennifer and I'm 33 years old from North Carolina, USA.

I joined this group because I am also a big fan of Emma and her work as an actress and her work with the UN. I want to learn more about what feminism is all about. I'm also a bibliophile, so I like to read just about anything. And I like to hear what other people think about the work without all the trolling and SPAM that's usually on the Internet.

So, hello! Glad to be here with all of you ❤️

[An_aroma]

Hello everyone! My name is Ester, I am 23 years old and I'm from Spain.

I am really pleased to read all this amount of presentations. My English is also not very good, Tammy, but I hope we'll be able to communicate in this international and great enviroment! Fell free to correct me, as Tammy says.

As some of you write, I am myself a feminist but I felt that I had to go deeper in my readings, and the discussion with others is not only helpfull but necessary . I firmly believe we women have to support each other and find our ways together, and this initiative gives the opportunity to put this in practice.

I would like to thank my friend María Fernanda, that told me about the reading club. I was happily surprised when I knew the group was made by Emma Watson; I am very proud of the work you have been doing related to feminism and I realy think it has change the mass-media perspective on feminist, at least part of it, as I can tell from Spain .

Well, time to read! Nice to meet you all and hope we'll be discussing our ideas soon!

[An_aroma]

Lila wrote: "Hey everyone!

My name is Stephanie and I'm from Germany. I'll be 25 this Sunday.

Currently, I'm doing my BA in Vocational and Technical Education, and English. During my studies I read a lot abou..."


I won't remmember this on Sunday so, happy Birthday Stephanie!!

[An_aroma]

Roberto wrote: "An_aroma wrote: "Hello everyone! My name is Ester, I am 23 years old and I'm from Spain.

I am really pleased to read all this amount of presentations. My English is also not very good, Tammy, but..."

¡Genial Roberto! Mucho gusto en conocerte y me alegro de que te sumes al grupo de lectura. Será interesante conocer tu perspectiva de las lecturas como hombre y una facilidad tremenda poder comunicarnos en la misma lengua ¡Seguimos hablando!

[Paula]

Hello, My name is Paula Andrea Lotta I´m from Colombia, I'm 21 years old.

I am joining to this club because I would like to read new a fresh opinions about feminism and also I want to know about new authors that write about this theme. This type of book clubs are really interesting and help people around the world to know more about equality.

Let's Make the World a Better World <3

[Eman]

Hey There ^_^
I'm Eman "or Emy :D " .. I'm going to be 23 in July & I'm from Egypt ..

I joined this book club for 2 reasons :
1st i love Emma Watson , she is my role model :))
2nd i'm a love books & adore reading
i started reading when i was 8 years old and i read anything that falls into my hand ,, So i wasn't the popular kid but i always loved my reading world and i wish to tell to the whole world how reading is really the first step in everything :)

Enjoy reading everyone ^^

[Suzana]

My name is Suzana, I'm from Brazil and I'm 29 years old.
I joined this book club because I love reading and really admired Emma's initiative to start this club. I hope to learn more about feminist and have the opportunity to meet new people and discuss ideas.
And one of my New Year's resolutions is to read more books in English to practice, so I think it's a great opportunity for me.

[Gabrielle]

Hello All,
My name is Gabby and I am from Texas, USA. I am a Senior Environmental Science major at Baylor University. My love of reading and for people lead me to join this book club. I am a feminist, and I work as an outdoor trip leader. My mother works as a contractor. In our fields both of us are expected to be less knowledgeable than men and we both have dealt with prejudices (my mom more than me). Some of my friends are studying to be engineers, and they are criticized daily for being women in that field and asked regularly when they are going to drop the major. These are just a few of the reasons I am a strong advocate for equality. I love to learn more about the world around me and other people's experiences. I'm thrilled to read and discuss with all of you!!

[Paula]

Hi everyone,
My name is Paula, I'm 25, and I'm from West Covina, CA. I am just starting off as a writer, writing short stories and reading as much as I possibly can, so when I saw this book club I had to join. I love Emma Watson so much! I grew up reading all the Harry Potter books and Hermione was always my favorite character, so inspiring and I love the movies, too. Also, I want to read more about feminism. I haven't read too much about it and would like to know more and explore it more through fiction. It seems like something that could not only help me grow as a person, but many others as well. I can't wait to learn as much as I can from the books we read and can't wait to discuss them with everyone else, too!

[leslie]

Hello everybody!
My name is Leslie, and I'm from Ohio, USA. I am only 13 years old, but for my entire life, I've been passionate about reading and writing. I discovered Emma Watson from the HP movies (of course) and I am so glad I did. Her speeches on feminism and equality have really inspired me to stand up for what I believe in. I am so excited to join this book club and to talk about this important topic. I can't wait to see how much I'll learn from reading these books. <3

[Malu]

Hi my name is Jessica Malu, I'm 14 years old, female from Brazil.
I joined this club because I admire all those, whether men or women, who think in a just society and equality. I am Emma fan, not only for being a wonderful actress, but being a person who fights not only for her but for a whole.
I love reading, because only then desprendo me the real world and focus on how I wish it really was him. Reading helps me to better understand the world and its ideals.

[Paul]

Hi, my name is Paul Brosche. I live on the border between Victoria and New South Wales in Australia. My feminist friends (fairly old school) have always said, "You can study feminism Paul, and you can support the growth of feminism in a hundred ways. However, you cannot be a feminist because you are a man." And, you know what? I'm fine with that.

Whether it's been teaching life-skills to borderline intellectually disabled young people, finding housing for homeless young adults, responding to survivors of domestic violence or, most recently, assisting new students to grasp the nuances of academic research...it's always been about equality, and as I understand it that's what feminism is all about. So we are travelling a parallel course.

My favourite author is Derrida (and I have to mention Kristeva too). Now I have to go and run an author search on Bell Hooks, thanks for the heads-up Crystal.

[David]

Hi all,

I'm David, from Canada. I don't have much to say about myself besides the fact that I love reading, and that I find the topics on these boards truly fascinating and worth discussing. I'd say I'm a feminist, and I'm lucky to have many great female friends who are passionate about the topic. I feel like becoming more knowledgable about feminism-and equality in general- has influenced my life in some pretty significant ways, and reading everyone else's stories is informative and inspiring.

I don't know if I'm going to be able to read every book, but I'll definitely try to stop by and participate in discussions whenever I can.

[Alice-Jeannine]

Hey everyone,

I only read a few of the posts of those amazing people in this group, but I am already impressed about the diversity of age, gender, origin and backround stories. You are wonderful people! <3

My name is Alice, I am almost 21 years old and live in Germany. I am currently travelling around Australia and hope I can keep up-to-date until I am back in Germany around June.

Hermoine Granger was and will always be my childhood hero. And from the first scene in the movies I knew Emma Watson is the perfect match for my hero.
I have to admit that I am not that updated about Emma's work after the Harry Potter movies, but as one of my good wishes for the New Year I want to know more about the people I admire for just one particular part of their lifes.

Also I do not really understand myself as a feminist, but as I heared from some of my former class mates they would see me as a Feminist in some years and as it sounded like an insult to me I thought why not giving it a try and knowing someday more about the topic than those people making such comments without knowing a thing about what they are talking about ;)

I am here to force myself to read more and different books ( I can't read Harry Potter over and over again for the rest of my life....well I can and I probably wouldn't even be bored, but there are so many other wonderful books in this world) as I really love reading but distract myself with so many unnessesary things like Facebook or Instagram.

At last I will enjoy meeting new people from all over the world and to improve my English while discussing a new book every month (I am sorry for any mistakes I made in my post!).

Spread the love! <3

[Lisa]

Hi, everyone-

My name is Lisa and I'm from Canada. I am a feminist and very excited about this group, the books, and the opportunity for some great discussion.

I've been a voracious reader since I was a little girl, and a feminist since first understanding - to my shock and dismay- that equality wasn't a given.

[ana]

Hi everyone!

My name is Anastasia, born in Indonesia, raised in the Netherlands, and now live in Bonn.

The reason why I joined the group, is most likely because feminism is a cause that is so close to my heart. My mother is the first working-mother in her family and she raised many attentions from her and my father's side of the family. Another reason is, because I have seen so many gender inequalities in many countries and I would love to learn more about the truth of feminism, as many men that I know are misjudged women in the name of feminism.

I hope that by joining this club, I could learn more about feminism and read more books this year!

Looking forward for the discussion sessions!

[Cherelle]

Hi everyone!

I'm Cherelle, 21 years old, and I live in the Netherlands. I joined Our Shared Shelf because feminism is a very important cause that's quite dear to me, but because there is so many literature about equality that I haven't quite been able to figure out where to start reading. Just started My Life on the Road a few days ago and have already selected some to-read novels from the recommendations section, 'cause I really can't wait to gain a deeper understanding of the subject (and educate my peers about why feminism is still relevant today).