BlogHer - More on Jessica Valenti's book, "Full Frontal Feminism" - Comments

Yes, in a way this is great

Melinda Casino — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:34:02 -0500

Yes, in a way this is great publicity strictly from a marketing point of view. It generates more interest in the book and gets people to check it out.

I point to posts which I think are provocative, thoughtful, present valid criticism or are unique in their perspective.

Everyone should (obviously) make up their own minds. I guess I don't say that enough around here, because I assume that's a given in blogland, but I'm emphasizing it now.

If you do a review Liz at your blog, do email me, I'd like to read it.

Melinda
Contributing Editor, Feminism & Gender

I haven't read any reviews

Melinda Casino — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:29:13 -0500

I haven't read any reviews by bloggers that disclose they were given a free copy to review.

Melinda
Contributing Editor, Feminism & Gender

Hear! Hear!

Liz Rizzo — Tue, 22 May 2007 10:56:16 -0500

I ordered my copy last week, and I have to say that all this discussion has me chomping at the bit to read it!

Liz Rizzo

I blog at Everyday Goddess and On The Lot.

Melinda...

Denise — Mon, 21 May 2007 12:05:41 -0500

Are you planning on reading it or have you read it and I've missed your review? I've been sort of hoping you would read it and review it. I like the "Sour Duck" commentary on things like this...

~Denise
Fast Times @ Homeschool High & Flamingo House Happenings

More on Jessica Valenti's book, "Full Frontal Feminism"

Melinda Casino — Mon, 21 May 2007 09:23:42 -0500

A couple of weeks ago, I published a collection of bloggers' reviews of Jessica Valenti's book, Full Frontal Feminism. Well, the conversation has moved on a bit since then, with women of color (WOC) feminist bloggers offering their thoughts on Full Frontal Feminism.

These two posts are a good starting point:

Truly Outrageous, "I'm a hardcore feminist. I swear."
Having Read The Fine Print......, "Imperative of the Life"

Additionally, Jill at team-blog Feministe has written a response to the criticisms of Full Frontal Feminism. The comment thread is pretty interesting. (Hat-tip to The Silence of Our Friends, who offers more links along with her perspective.)

Whether it's a book or a blog post, when you put your work in the public sphere you can expect criticism. Don't take it personally. In a way, it's a good sign: at least people care enough to engage with the work.

Melinda Casino also writes at Sour Duck.