I think I would have enjoyed it just as much in print, but I love love love Roxane Gay’s voice, both her literary voice and her speaking voice, and it enhanced the experience and time I spent with her by listening to her actually tell her story.Īs a thin, privileged, white girl, I’ve not often thought of some of the challenges of living in a bigger body, and Gay gave me a different perspective on my own body by describing her experiences in hers.Īt times, I just wanted to reach out and give her a hug, and though few anecdotes brought chuckles, Gay has a way with words, and I could listen to her talk all day. The 1971 East Pakistan tragedy was not just a failure of the military but also a collapse of civil society in the West Wing. I listened to the audio version of this book, read by the author.
Fabello’s piece Why We Need More ‘Hunger’ And Less ‘To The Bone’ and it’s no surprise that I decided to opt out of watching ‘To The Bone’ and instead read ‘Hunger.’ I devoured the book, finishing it in three sittings. If you can stick with her, though, it’s a really great read. I was introduced to the book ‘Hunger’ by Roxane Gay through Melissa A. Gay addresses her childhood rape and how it has affected her life and body. I was trapped in my body, one that I barely recognized or understood, but at least I was safe. I tried to erase every memory of her, but she is still there, somewhere. I buried the girl I was because she ran into all kinds of trouble.
Trigger warning, this is not an easy read. Book Review: ‘Herstory’ by IAS Office Neha Bansal Published By Sahitya Akademi Books Swati Dey - Ap0 IAS Neha Bansals debut work Herstory through a collection of 39 narrative poems, encapsulates the gamut of womens experiences and critiques their systematic oppression. Hunger - Roxane Gay - I ate and ate and ate in the hopes that if I made myself big, my body would be safe. Though I did have a chance to read this great piece by the amazing Ms. Dreyer is an excellent writer and consummate professional, and this lovely book has something to teach everyone. I’d like to say things are starting to calm down, and they are, but everything is still busier than I’d like. This book is not for grammar snobs, or anyone who takes themselves too seriously, but rather a fun and quite erudite exploration of the power of clear and concise writing.