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“my body�� is collection of essays written by emily ratajkowski as she explores feminism, power, misogyny and the toxicity of the modelling industry. she does not present direct answers, but more so she records her observations and poses thoughtful questions. throughout the work, she argues that whilst she has always believed modelling to be a statement of her feminism and an act of empowerment, it never truly made her feel empowered or satisfied. it also grapples with the extent of male domination that manifests in most aspects of our society, which opened my eyes to how much is done in our world for the pleasure of men- often unconsciously or unwillingly.

first of all, emily is a brilliant writer. the way in which she can describe human emotion is so precise and she articulates her thoughts and opinions beautifully. she is such an intelligent, well spoken woman that i’ve grown a real fondness and respect for. i love how she didn't refrain from including the full names of those who had wronged her in the past- it was inspiring to witness her take back the power she had lost.

“i will proclaim all of my mistakes and contradictions, for all the women who cannot do so, for all the women we've called muses without learning their names, whose silence we mistook for consent.��

even though the majority of content within these essays surrounded topics i couldn’t directly relate to, i found myself surprised by how much it impacted me. it comes down to the vulnerability ratajkowski shows throughout its entire course, & how honestly she writes and connects to the reader, making this not only an emotional read but also an insightful one.

“beauty was a way for me to be special. when i was special, i felt my parents' love for me the most.��

overall, this book was a truly informative, powerful read. emily’s perspective was so compelling and i enjoyed how it encouraged me to further think about issues i hadn’t before. each essay is such a powerful conversation starter in itself. this is one of those books that has had a profound impact on me and i can honestly say that it has changed the way i view things in my everyday life- the highest praise you can give literature in my opinion.

favourite essays: men like you, blurred lines & the woozies.