Good and Mad
Good and Mad
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Brief
336
Book • Nonfiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister explores the history and impact of women's anger in societal and political movements. The book examines how this emotion has fueled transformative change, highlighting significant events and figures. Traister emphasizes how women's collective rage has been a powerful catalyst in advocating for justice and equality.
Informative
Emotional
Challenging
Inspirational
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rebecca Traister’s Good and Mad is praised for its thorough analysis of women's anger in politics and society. It effectively links historical and contemporary events, empowering its audience. However, some critics feel it occasionally lacks nuance and can seem repetitive. Overall, it is a compelling and timely exploration of feminist rage.
Who Should Read Good and Mad?
A reader keen on feminist thought and social justice would enjoy Good and Mad by Rebecca Traister. Fans of We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie or Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit will appreciate Traister's insights on women's anger and its cultural impact.
13,125 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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336
Book • Nonfiction
2018
Adult
18+ years
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