Florence GivenWomen Don't Owe You Pretty

I cannot stress how much I loved this book!A lot of what I read I’ve learned through lived experience and I can look back and remember exactly when and how I learned it. But how gentler it would’ve been to learn it from a book than from the world.10/10 recommend if you’re looking for a fun, freeing, and fierce self help (ish) book full of color, casual narrative, illustrations, and insight that will make you relook at yourself and the world around you. She’s also extremely inclusive of all identities and communities - on the second page she mentions ableism and its impacts on society; as a full time wheelchair user, I was sold instantly.In the wise words of Forence,“Life is too short not to love the sh*t out of yourself! You are the love of your own life, so start acting accordingly.”

This book literally helped heal so many parts of myself I reread it every summer to remind myself and see my growth

This was so refreshing to read and opened my mindset to realizing things I didn’t. I was doing that was ending up hurting me made me want to take a deeper perception on how I view myself and how I can take care of myself.

Thank you Florence. I’m on my healing journey and this book spoke to me in a way I needed. I will forever cherish this book and reread it often. Thank you.If you are going through a healing journey, read it. Women everywhere need to read this because it’s important to our future and understanding things.

My 15 year old daughter bought this book and it arrived today. While we haven't read it, after skimming it the content seems like it might be fine. However, there are graphic illustrations of naked women throughout the book - it seems like every few pages. Why would a book that claims that women aren't just about looks then go on to objectify them? Sending it back and getting an audio version.

i love books that are a work of art like this

You know when you read a book and you can feel a part of you has changed for the better/you’ve learnt something extremely valuable that you’re not sure you would’ve gotten somewhere else? This is that book for me. I highly recommend. xx

I really enjoyed reading. It was very insightful and I love the authors tone. I couldn’t put it down. Her way of wording things is so cut clear and spot on.