In the tradition of Rebecca Solnit, an examination of sexual assault and the global discourse on rape told through the perspective of a survivor, writer, counselor, and activist.
[Abdulali] writes in a conversational style and injects a levity that, rather than betraying the seriousness of her subject, makes it more possible to handle the necessary yet horrifying details of rape of all kinds. An important book working towards an important goal: meaningful and thoughtful discussion of a taboo subject.
Asks important questions about the ways we navigate — or don’t — rape: personally, socially, culturally, politically ... It's that international conversation: the global analysis of rape, the globalization of the #MeToo movement, that makes Abdulali’s book especially timely, and somewhat unique.
Abdulali brings precision, clarity, and style to her exploration of a topic often treated as more confusing than it is ... approaches debates about consent, responsibility, motive, honor, and prevention with deep compassion, humor, a healthy dose of irony, and anger. Though Abdulali doesn’t claim to have answers, the book’s assertions are clear ... [Abdulali's] clear-eyed assessments, grace, and literary touches will make this book valuable reading for sociologists, therapists, feminists, and anyone who believes women should be able to move through the world free from fear.
