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Book club that turns into friendship
4.5
In the 1960s in America, four women start a book club. Little do they know that the book club will change their lives. They live in a moment where women are still very much repressed, but change is happening. They begin reading “The Feminist Mystique” by Betty Friedan and find it relatable in some ways. Margaret, the main character, starts writing for a women’s magazine. Betsy wanted to be a veterinarian, but stopped her studies when she married. Charlotte is an artist, married to a man who cheats frequently, but who is loved by her father and works in his company. Viv is happy, but wants to do more than just take care of her kids. We follow the four women as they open their eyes to the rigid expectations and strive to change some aspects of their lives. I liked seeing their growth. The book touches upon feminism with some good insights (even today) and also upon the differences between middle-class and poor women, and non-white and white women. Additionally, the rigid expectations of men are also discussed. Overall, a great read.
"We’ve got to start someplace. If we don’t, how is anything ever going to change?"
"The invisible fence of rules and mores that confined women to a small, carefully designed patch of human achievement impacted men as well, required them to carry the bulk of a family’s financial burden, even if it meant doing work they dislike."
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
In the 1960s in America, four women start a book club. Little do they know that the book club will change their lives. They live in a moment where women are still very much repressed, but change is happening. They begin reading “The Feminist Mystique” by Betty Friedan and find it relatable in some ways. Margaret, the main character, starts writing for a women’s magazine. Betsy wanted to be a veterinarian, but stopped her studies when she married. Charlotte is an artist, married to a man who cheats frequently, but who is loved by her father and works in his company. Viv is happy, but wants to do more than just take care of her kids. We follow the four women as they open their eyes to the rigid expectations and strive to change some aspects of their lives. I liked seeing their growth. The book touches upon feminism with some good insights (even today) and also upon the differences between middle-class and poor women, and non-white and white women. Additionally, the rigid expectations of men are also discussed. Overall, a great read.
"We’ve got to start someplace. If we don’t, how is anything ever going to change?"
"The invisible fence of rules and mores that confined women to a small, carefully designed patch of human achievement impacted men as well, required them to carry the bulk of a family’s financial burden, even if it meant doing work they dislike."
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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