by Naomi Wolf
First published 1200
As she comes of age, a young woman navigates a culture that both celebrates and demonizes female desire. Drawing from her own experiences and those of her peers, Naomi Wolf exposes the conflicting messages that shape women's sexual development, from the thrill of first crushes to the trauma of assault. With unflinching honesty, Wolf illuminates the fantasies and realities that comprise a woman's journey toward erotic and emotional discovery.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, sexuality, non-fiction, 21st-century, womens-studies
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-journey, social-commentary
Setting: United States
Period: 1960-1980
318 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group
Content warnings: sexual-assault