The Guilty Feminist: Noble Goals, Worst Hypocrisies by Deborah Frances-White - Non Fiction - Paperback

Condition: BRAND NEW. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9780349010120. Publisher: Virago. Age Range: Adult. Overview:. The Guilty Feminist is Deborah Frances-White's Sunday Times bestselling collection of essays, adapted from her hit podcast of the same name. Each chapter begins with the confession "I'm a feminist, but..." exploring the gap between noble feminist ideals and the messy contradictions of everyday life. Blending sharp wit, honesty and warmth, it tackles inclusion, intersectionality, body image, consent and more, featuring interviews with well-known activists, performers and thinkers along the way.. About the Book:. Adapted from the award-winning podcast recorded live at venues including the Sydney Opera House and the London Palladium, The Guilty Feminist expands the show's format into a full-length collection of essays. Deborah Frances-White uses her trademark humour and self-deprecation to unpick the everyday hypocrisies that trip up even committed feminists: the urge to apologise for taking up space, enjoying rom-coms while critiquing them, wanting equality yet craving approval. Topics range from #MeToo and men's rights to manspreading, catcalling, the diet industry and modern dating. Interviews woven through the text feature voices such as Jessamyn Stanley, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Susan Wokoma, Zoe Coombs Marr and Hannah Gadsby, broadening the conversation beyond one perspective. The tone is candid rather than lecturing, more a chat with a witty, whip-smart friend than a manifesto. Frances-White doesn't claim to have all the answers; instead she models getting things wrong, learning, and trying again, which makes the book feel relatable across generations. It has become a touchstone for modern feminist non-fiction precisely because it refuses to be preachy, choosing to laugh at its own contradictions while still taking the issues seriously. Whether you're a longtime podcast listener or new to the material, the book offers an accessible route into big conversati