"One of the most visible and successful feminists of her generation." - Washington Post "Powerful. more than the sum of its parts. a bold and unflinching road map of Valenti's journey to become the woman she is." - Publishers Weekly "Jessica Valenti is widely known as a feminist leader- with this stunningly brave and often funny memoir, we get a chance to know her as a human being. This is an incredibly powerful book. I can't recommend it loudly enough." - Jill Soloway, writer, producer, creator of the Emmy-winning show Transparent "Adrienne Rich wrote, 'When a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.

' In Sex Object , Jessica Valenti tells her truth with stunning vulnerability and courage, defying easy answers and daring us to look away. You won't forget it." - Irin Carmon, New York Times bestselling author of Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg "Powerful.incredibly readable. she wants to take us back to a place of telling stories." - The Nation "This aching account of attempting to live, date and work while female is a brave admission of vulnerability." - Washington Post "I began reading Jessica Valenti's Sex Object before the most recent tape (as of this writing) leaked of a presidential candidate bragging about sexually assaulting women for fun, but there could hardly be a better validation for the subject." - AV Club "Yes, All Men (And Everyone Else) Need To Read 'Sex Object'" - NPR "Valenti uses the personal to shed light on a universally female political problem.

There is an awakening that happens as a woman reading this book." - Bust Magazine "An entertaining and shocking memoir from a leading feminist writer." - Booklist "A powerful literary memoir that expertly makes the case for feminism today." - Harper's Bazaar "[Valenti's] memories are relatable and raise important questions about how society treats and views women." - Bustle "Amazing.a profoundly raw and honest book." - Ezra Klein, Vox "Deeply moving, honest, and unflinching, Sex Object secures Jessica Valenti's place as one of the foremost writers and thinkers of her generation. Her personal story highlights universal truths about being a woman, and makes the case for why feminism today is an unstoppable force.

" - Cecile Richards, President, Planned Parenthood Federation of America "A bold undertaking. consciousness raising. Valenti is one of America's best-known and often divisive feminists." - The Guardian "Valenti writes in impressively honest detail." - Salon "Sharp and prescient. The appeal of Valenti's memoir lies in her ability to trace objectification through her own life, and to trace what was for a long time her own obliviousness to it.Sex Object is an antidote to the fun and flirty feminism of selfies and self-help." - New Republic "A zesty, zeitgeisty memoir.

" - O Magazine "Jessica Valenti's powerful personal story offers unique perspective on how sexism and patriarchy manifest themselves in the daily lives of American women. Sex Object is a necessary read for women and men alike." - Jamil Smith, Senior National Correspondent, MTV News.