Shrill

This was a really brilliant memoir. I got it randomly as a blind date book, and it's pretty amazing how well it aligned to my own philosophy. West writes candidly of her life growing up as a woman with all of the shame American society places on that. She shares the story of her career and how that career turned into a miniature crusade against intolerance for women, fat people, and people of color. She calls out even her heroes on behavior that is damaging to society, and she does it all with a set of Disney references that made me spit milk out my nose. Yes! Brother John is played by the actor bear Baloo who also plays himself in The Jungle Book. OBVIOUSLY!

After I read the book, I immediately passed it on to share the sit and philosophy it gave me. I think anyone could enjoy reading it, but it is particularly meaningful to other shrill women who will not be boxed in.