"I am messy." And capital-F feminism could do with a little more messiness. It's a mix of the somber and the hilarious Gay aptly quotes both Judith Butler and the Ying Yang Twins. "Bad Feminist reads like an autobiography, segueing from elements of Gay's life - her Nebraska upbringing, her Haitian-American family, her cooking - into smart critiques of everything from reproductive rights to the Sweet Valley High and Twilight books. Most of the writings in this collection have been published at various outlets, including at The Rumpus, where Gay is essays editor." "Gay - literature professor, novelist, prolific Twitterer, and blogger who imparts life wisdom couched in cooking advice - is best known for her deeply personal essays about everything from politics to pop culture. Here I offer mine with a memoir of my body and my hunger. Share Tweet Submit Pin Every body has a story and a history, Roxane Gay writes in her new book. ![]() Fridays, November 7th & 14th WIU Women's Center Lounge, Multicultural Center Eight Powerful Quotes from Hunger by Roxane Gay. Fall, 2014 - "Bad Feminist" by Roxane Gay This group is open to all members of the community.
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