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Can I Speak to Someone in Charge?

By: Emily Clarkson
Narrated by: Emily Clarkson
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 ‘JUST IMAGINE IF WE, THE NORMAL GIRLS, STOOD UNITED AS AN ENORMOUS, HYSTERICAL AND PROUD ARMY. WE WOULD BE UNSTOPPABLE.’

‘A fresh, modern take on feminism and life from one of the most compelling voices of her generation’ JANE MOORE
‘A stirring call to action’ KATIE SPICER

Read with gumption, fearlessness and sharp wit, Can I Speak to Someone in Charge? is a window into the ridiculous ideologies and the absurd expectations that shape the lives of modern women.
In a series of open letters, Emily Clarkson addresses all manner of subjects, from body hair to Facebook friends to the perils of wearing Lycra. She unpicks the validity of notions such as ‘the thigh gap’; questions the quotidian scrutiny by the media; ponders the etymology of the term ‘plus size’ and considers our unshakeable obsession with dieting, while wondering why some of us are still crying in changing rooms.

Full of vital life lessons, outrageous confessions and poignant reflections, Can I Speak to Someone in Charge? is a love letter to women everywhere; reminding us that being strong, being kind and being yourself is really what ‘normal’ should be.

‘Being asked to write a book was probably the best thing that’s happened to me – up until that point I was gravely concerned that my mum was the only person reading my blog. I hope this book will speak to a range of women, and men actually, I hope it will make people laugh, but more importantly I hope it will open people's eyes to the fact that we've got a lot to do if we want to make growing up in a good and kind world a possibility for our daughters.’ Emily Clarkson

©2017 Emily Clarkson (P)2017 Simon & Schuster Audio UK Career Success Gender Studies Motivation & Self-Improvement Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences Funny

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Critic reviews

"A fresh, modern take on feminism and life from one of the most compelling voices of her generation." (Jane Moore)
"A stirring call to action." (Katie Spicer)
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Well done Emily! Truly rewarding, enlightening and wonderful story with an excellent performance. Very brave to release such an open and honest book. The book is from 2017 but the content and themes discussed sadly ring more true than ever. Enlightening and quite sad that many themes discussed have not progressed in the past 6 years…

Excellent, brave and wonderful

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A really bad book. I'm going to see if I can get a refund. Incredibly boring, truly hard to listen to. Would not recommend, especially not to the target market.

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