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Women Don't Owe You Pretty

By: Florence Given
Narrated by: Florence Given
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'THE BEAUTY MYTH' FOR THE INSTAGRAM GENERATION

Women Don't Owe You Pretty is the ultimate book for anyone who wants to challenge the out-dated narratives supplied to us by the patriarchy.

Through Florence's story you will learn how to protect your energy, discover that you are the love of your own life, and realise that today is a wonderful day to dump them.

Florence Given is here to remind you that you owe men nothing, least of all pretty.

WARNING: CONTAINS EXPLICIT CONTENT (AND A LOAD OF UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTHS).

THE FEMINIST BOOK EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.

'An incredible mouthpiece for modern intersectional feminism.' - Glamour

'A fearless book.' - Cosmopolitan

'A hugely influential young woman.' - Woman's Hour

'Rallying, radical and pitched perfectly for her generation.' - Evening Standard

This audiobook was recorded from home in May 2020.

©2020 Florence Given (P)2020 Octopus Publishing Group
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Editorial reviews

Wherever you are in your feminist journey, there’s plenty to learn and be inspired by in the empowering Women Don’t Owe You Pretty. Fearless, smart and insightful, this listen is a must for women looking to protect themselves, affirm their self worth and challenge expectations.

In Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, the feminist conversation is unlocked by Florence Given and she invites you right in to join her. Recording in her own living room, Given shares recollections and advice in a conversational style that's reminiscent of a memorable chat over a cup of coffee with a close friend. She reflects on the impact that the patriarchy has on the everyday world around us and supports and empowers you to see and act on this too — from deciding whether or not to dump him to avoiding the vicious pattern of fixating on other women’s flaws.

An accessible guide to feminism for the Instagram generation, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty unknots the age-old and often overly complex conversations about the male gaze and living to fulfil other people’s expectations. Instead, this audiobook refreshes the conversation with a contemporary and inclusive touch. And it’s not simply an intellectual exercise either: each anecdote will arm you with real-world knowledge and guide you along the first steps towards the radical act of loving yourself. It’s as eye-opening as it is game-changing.

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I wish I'd been able to read this book when I was growing up. I consider myself to be a pretty well educated feminist but this book was challenging in the best way. Florence Given's narration was vulnerable and sincere and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Everyone should read this

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This changed my life!! in the best way possible. It helped me understand how my past trauma has dictated my relationships with men, was a huge eye opener. super easy to listen to. I finished it so fast.

life changer

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Like dnm with a wise big sister, this book articulates what your heart has probably been trying to tell you all along. I wish I could send it back in time to my teenage self.

Thank you Florence ❤️

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This book is honestly life changing. Every single person in the entire world should read or listen to it. Florence has changed my life. Thank you for putting all of my feelings, my anger, my trauma, my core beliefs into the most beautiful and articulate words. It was challenging, heart breaking, informative, uncomfortable and overwhelming. But you know what? It was 100% worth it to come out the other end knowing that I am worthy, I am a woman, and I don’t owe anyone pretty. Eternally grateful, so much love x

The best thing you will ever read

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What an amazing book ! I’m currently on a healing journey and I learnt so much about myself from this book. Honestly if you are or identify as a woman you NEED to read this book. Or if your a man, it’s a good read to truly understand a females perspective. Just amazing!!

Changed my life!

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Loved it . I feel every women should read this and especially young women who are unsure about consent and sexual assault.

A must read for every person after a breakup .

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Short, powerful, Thought Provoking.
Could not get enough of the life changing words and lessons.

A Must Read For All Women

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I’ve followed Florence for years on Instagram and always loved her content, but this book was another level entirely. Perfectly articulated, well informed and honestly freeing. I felt a weight being lifted off my shoulders as I listened to this, and it highlighted a lot of the work that I’ve got to do to undo a lot of learned behaviours and thoughts that are f’d up. This book has truly changed my life, and is a MUST LISTEN - it’s also read beautifully. I’m encouraging all my friends to read it to. If you have a daughter or young woman in your life, please buy her this book - I wish I read it when I was 15. Thank you, Florence.

Life changing, a must listen/read

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I enjoyed listening to Florence she has a motivating voice. The advice and storys depicted was great

truthful

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One of my managers actually got me onto this book. I lost my physical copy and listened through audible and I’m so happy I did. I’m grateful my manager cared enough about me to share this book with me. Wonderful messages and I recommended to a customer as well. It was a pleasure listening to the author read the book as well

Love the messages in this book.

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