hannahmayhere's reviews
590 reviews

I really struggled through this book - there is some funny parts but it is overall very disappointing with a lot of problematic moments. 

I really wanted to like this book as I liked the concept of it being a collection of helpful info/tools for women in the workplace. However, I could not get past this book’s rampant transphobia. The book constantly equates gender to body parts which continues to push an anti-trans message that is unacceptable and dangerous. I also found this book to be slightly homophobic and aphobic and it constantly assumes that men would be married to or in a relationship with women and often assumes women  would be dating/interested in me. There is also blatant appropriation of Indigenous culture with an entire chapter about “spirit animals.” The most frustrating part for me is this book talks wants to be inclusive and claims to be, but continuously falls short of what is required to be inclusive. I found some helpful things in this book, but overall was very disappointed in how the information was presented. I also didn’t notice anything that was particularly new in this book and would highly encourage you to look elsewhere for a book on tools for women in the workplace. 

I did really enjoy the audiobook narration. But recommend listening with headphones as there are meant NSFW words/phrases 

A wonderful book for any child or anyone who loved Arthur. It’s a collection of iconic Arthur moments (with all your favorite characters!) matched with an important lesson. 

This book was a great first read of 2022! Lovable characters and a cute, engaging story! I loved all of the side/secondary characters as well!