Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much

ISBN: 1982179171

Author: Winston, Jen

Condition: Used

Named one of the Best Books of 2021 by Oprah Daily, Glamour, Shondaland, BuzzFeed, and more!A hilarious and whip-smart collection of essays, offering an intimate look at bisexuality, gender, and, of course, sex. Perfect for fans of Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Rebecca Solnit-and anyone who wants, and deserves, to be seen.If Jen Winston knows one thing for sure, its that shes bisexual. Or wait-maybe she isnt? Actually, she definitely is. Unlessshes not?Jens provocative, laugh-out-loud debut takes us inside her journey of self-discovery, leading us through stories of a childhood girl crush, an onerous quest to have a threesome, and an enduring fear of being bad at sex. Greedy follows Jens attempts to make sense of herself as she explores the role of the male gaze, what it means to be queer enough, and how to overcome bi stereotypes when youre the posterchild for all of them: greedy, slutty, and constantly confused.With her clever voice and clear-eyed insight, Jen draws on personal experiences with sexism and biphobia to understand how we all can and must do better. She sheds light on the reasons women, queer people, and other marginalized groups tend to make ourselves smaller, provoking the question: What would happen if we suddenly stopped?Greedy shows us that being bisexual is about so much more than who youre sleeping with-its about finding stability in a state of flux and defining yourself on your own terms. This book inspires us to rethink the world as we know it, reminding us that Greedy was a superpower all along.