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 conversations about gender, power and belonging, wrapped in genuinely funny storytelling.

Key Benefits:

• Sunday Times bestseller from the creator of the award-winning Guilty Feminist podcast
• Features interviews with high-profile performers, activists and thinkers
• Tackles modern feminist issues with humour, warmth and honesty
• Ideal for book clubs, feminist reading lists and thoughtful gift-giving
• Accessible entry point for readers new to feminist non-fiction

About the Author:
Deborah Frances-White is a London-based, Australian-born comedian, writer and podcaster, best known for creating and hosting the award-winning podcast The Guilty Feminist. She has toured the live show internationally to venues including the Royal Albert Hall and the Sydney Opera House. A regular on British television and radio, her credits include QI, Would I Lie to You? and Have I Got News for You. The Guilty Feminist is her debut book, translating her podcast's warmth, humour and candour onto the page.

Why You'll Love This Book:
Funny, sharp and refreshingly honest, The Guilty Feminist turns awkward contradictions into empowering conversation starters. Perfect for fans of the podcast, book clubs, or anyone who wants feminism explained with warmth rather than judgement.

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