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The Bitch in the House
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Overview
Despite more power and choices than ever before, women are still angry -- that's not necessarily a bad thing, as anger is what continues to open the door for change. In this collection, 15 women speak boldly and passionately about choices they've made -- about sex, children, love and work -- and explore what's working and what is not. Their essays -- always provocative, honest, witty and wise -- are the culmination of the lessons of the past two decades, the 'me' years and the therapy years, the years that have taught women to express themselves and acknowledge their needs. As celebratory as they are critical, these brilliant essays reflect the truth about life.
Audio contains the following essays, written and read by the contributors:
Introduction -- Cathi Hanauer
Getting the Milk for Free -- Veronica Chambers
Crossing to Safety -- Jen Marshall
Moving In. Moving Out. Moving On. -- Sarah Miller
Papa Don't Preach -- Kerry Herlihy
I Do. Not.: Why I Won't Marry -- Catherine Newman
Killing the Puritan Within -- Kate Christensen
My Mother's Ring: Caught Between Two Families -- Helen Schulman
Attila the Honey I'm Home -- Kristin van Ogtrop
The Myth of Co-Parenting: How It Was Supposed to Be. How It Was. -- Hope Edelman
Daddy Dearest: What Happens When He Does More Than His Half? -- Laurie Abraham
Crossing the Line in the Sand: How Mad Can Mother Get? -- Elissa Schappell
Married at 46: The Agony and the Ecstacy -- Nancy Wartik
The Fat Lady Sings -- Natalie Kusz
What Independence Has Come to Mean to Me: The Pain of Solitude.The Pleasure of
Self-Knowledge. -- Vivian Gornick
Audio contains the following essays, written and read by the contributors:
Introduction -- Cathi Hanauer
Getting the Milk for Free -- Veronica Chambers
Crossing to Safety -- Jen Marshall
Moving In. Moving Out. Moving On. -- Sarah Miller
Papa Don't Preach -- Kerry Herlihy
I Do. Not.: Why I Won't Marry -- Catherine Newman
Killing the Puritan Within -- Kate Christensen
My Mother's Ring: Caught Between Two Families -- Helen Schulman
Attila the Honey I'm Home -- Kristin van Ogtrop
The Myth of Co-Parenting: How It Was Supposed to Be. How It Was. -- Hope Edelman
Daddy Dearest: What Happens When He Does More Than His Half? -- Laurie Abraham
Crossing the Line in the Sand: How Mad Can Mother Get? -- Elissa Schappell
Married at 46: The Agony and the Ecstacy -- Nancy Wartik
The Fat Lady Sings -- Natalie Kusz
What Independence Has Come to Mean to Me: The Pain of Solitude.The Pleasure of
Self-Knowledge. -- Vivian Gornick
Reviews (13)
Perfect Timing
Written by Porfiriata on September 24th, 2008
- Book Rating: 5/5
Maybe it was the coincidence of timing, but each of these essays had at least one sentiment that rang true with frustrations I have felt, although some much more so than others. True, some also made me want to say, "Are you seriously complaining about that, when I've had to -fill in the blank-. However, I felt it to be a communal experience overall, and would recommend it to any woman who is frustrated with her inability to rule the world. Or at least her own at any given time.
I agree with "I thought this would be a feminist book" person
Written by Brad Grissom from Golden, CO on January 23rd, 2008
- Book Rating: 1/5
This gets about a 1 or 2 on the entertainment scale. I consider myself pretty open-minded, but this book didn't have a whole lot to offer. I will never forget one of the readers (they each read their own essay, BAD IDEA!) had the most annoying speaking habit I have ever heard. She would end each of her sentences with an upward tone. ~~Brad
I thought this would be a feminist book
Written by Anonymous from Middletown, NJ on July 17th, 2007
- Book Rating: 1/5
Boy, was I wrong. It's essentially women whining about their relationships and their children. There are two really great stories (I Do I Do Not and Caught Between Families). The rest of the book is utter garbage and was a complete waste of my time.
Keeping it real, but positive
Written by Rhonda Parker on November 14th, 2006
- Book Rating: 5/5
Book spoke the TRUTH about the dynamics of relationships without whinning, but keeping it real. Not a male bashing book, nor a book that guilts women that are not superwoman. I appreciated the sincerity and openess of the various writers. A wonderful compilation of stories that one can read quarterly for relationship hope and inspiration.
The Bitch in the House
Written by Raven Okeefe on June 2nd, 2006
- Book Rating: 3/5
The introduction was the best part of this book, I found myself wishing that she'd written the whole thing rather than having others write essays. Some of the writers have really moving stories to tell, others just seem to want to whine about their lot in life (when their lots in life really seem pretty damn good to me!). There do seem to be a lot of women out there who are pretty unhappy with their lives -- if nothing else, it makes you feel that you're not alone in that!
Bitch in the house
Written by Anonymous on September 2nd, 2005
- Book Rating: 2/5
Pretty boring and no real depth to many of the stories. Felt like it was trying to make this big message but didn't actually have much to say.
Fascinating perspectives
Written by Anonymous from Laytonsville, MD on July 5th, 2005
- Book Rating: 4/5
A wonderful peek into the individual perspectives of women struggling with their role in the world - work vs. personal life - and how difficult it is to "have it all".
I Wish my Best Friends were this Interesting and Articulate
Written by Gem Spector on May 24th, 2005
- Book Rating: 5/5
Commitment. Responsibility. Family. Relationships. Sex. Anger. Timeless themes given a fresh going-over by a group of women, mostly writers, mostly Northeastern, mostly Jewish, and all wiser for the wear and tear of life. We are made wiser as well as entertained by their brutally honest appraisals of themselves, loved-ones, and relationships. Though every essay may not speak to the listener's personal experience, eventually there will be one with your name on it.
Interesting reading-find out what it means to be part of the sandwich generation
Written by Anonymous on March 22nd, 2005
- Book Rating: 3/5
I enjoyed listening to about 90% of the stories. One woman had a very monotonous voice. These are short stories about how some woman are angry due to their overloaded lifes trying to balance work, children and husbands. It really talks about a women's mindset and their impossible ideals of how to be a perfect mother. Interesting stories but I did not learn anything from this book. It is somewhat comforting to gain insight into how other working mothers go about their daily lives and maintain their sanity in each situation.
Bitch in the House
Written by Virgilia Goodwin from Aurora, CO on February 7th, 2005
- Book Rating: 4/5
I laughed, cried, fumed and ranted! Great book for women of all ages and all situations!