Book Review: Femina
October 30, 2023
These deep dives into Medieval women’s lives are endlessly fascinating & are proof that women have never been separate from history.
These deep dives into Medieval women’s lives are endlessly fascinating & are proof that women have never been separate from history.
I’m convinced that Rebecca Priestley is one of New Zealand’s greatest minds and must be protected at all costs! She’s wonderful!
Barnett makes tough conversations easily digestible through accessible vocabulary, without sacrificing her natural poetic elegance.
Contos deftly weaves educational statistics with personal stories to create a book that is ultimately a product of empathy and hope.
She is courageous in a way I have no desire to be, but deeply admire all the same. I loved spending time with her unusual experiences
Fire Island has a long history of being a safe holiday destination for queer people, especially writers and artists.
A fascinating and analytical deep dive into women’s work and the (lack of) policy that supports and uplifts it.
Tragic, tender & wise, it made me think about who and what we take for granted, & the moments we don’t cherish enough until they are over.
It’s one of the most important books I’ve ever read. It approaches domestic violence from all fronts in a truly easy to understand way.
Puhak is a very skilled writer, and sets the stage marvellously. The story reads as a fast-paced novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed the ride.
This vital work raises more questions than it answers through its exposing research into medical sexism…
A fascinating personal and historical account of their history, use and potential for treatment of addiction, depression and palliative care.
If you’re looking for a memoir that masterfully balances light reading and the despair of trauma and life, this is it.
Expansive, accessible, & inclusive, this book explores the concept of womanhood through multiple lenses – parenthood, bodies, ageing…
Brave, brutal, hilarious and heartbreaking. Noelle McCarthy’s memoir follows her relationship with her mother…
This interactive guide shows the ins and outs of autism in an easy-to-understand way. It gives easy opportunity to note down your experiences.
Warne’s writing blends lyrical prose & deeply pragmatic observation. A perfectly formed memoir, it’s inquisitive, erudite & highly readable.
Else’s descriptions of the writing process are particularly fascinating – not to mention the juicy titbits about NZ publishing!
Outlining the meaning of decolonisation and how urgently we need it to materialise, this collection envisages a collective future for New Zealand Aotearoa.
Potts interweaves compelling sociological research with deeply human anecdotes – replacing grim statistics with names and faces.