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By: Emma Barnett
Narrated by: Emma Barnett
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Summary

Don’t be revolted, lead the revolt – preferably with a grin on your face and a tampon tucked proudly behind your ear.

Emma loathes her period. Really, she does. But there’s something she loathes even more: not being able to talk about it. Freely, funnily and honestly. Without men and women wrinkling their noses as if she’s pulled her tampon out and offered it as an hors d'oeuvre.

But somehow, despite women having had periods since the dawn of time, we’ve totally clammed up on anything to do with menstruation. Why, oh why, would we rather say ‘Auntie Flo’ than ‘period’? Why, in the 21st century, are periods still seen as icky? Why are we still so ignorant about such a fundamental bodily process?

Now, in Period., Emma draws on female experiences that will make you laugh, weep (and, most probably, squirm), in a fierce and funny rallying cry to smash this ridiculous taboo once and for all.

Because it’s about bloody time.

Period.

©2019 Emma Barnett (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers Limited Gender Studies Sexual & Reproductive Health Social Sciences Women Sexual Health Thought-Provoking
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Critic reviews

"Empowering and liberating." (The Daily Telegraph)

"I wish this book had been written before I stopped having them. I might have enjoyed them more! It’s brilliant, informative and funny. Period." (Jennifer Saunders)

"I want to hear what Emma Barnett says about everything, and this terrific and timely book proves to be no exception." (Elizabeth Day)
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A wonderful audiobook that mirrored so many feelings I had about periods, period sex and of course it was eye opening about the effects of period poverty. Thank you for your bluntness!

Had me on my toes!

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This is the book I didn’t know I needed in my life! So many topics I hadn’t even thought about despite bleeding for 20 odd years - a bloody good book (pun intended). If you have never had a menstrual cycle then I really recommend reading this book to understand what is really going on in those around you to be a better fellow human - and if you have then it will make you think about it in new ways. Read this book!

So worth a listen!

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A book everyone should read. Not just women. Everyone.
Humorous and informative. Shocking at times. Eye opening. I loved it.

Finally.

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Very good narration of an interesting, informative book. This would be a great listen for anyone who has a young daughter or son, anyone working with young women and men, anyone interested in learning something about the world and human fellows living in it, anyone wanting to learn something about themselves (even if, like me, they think they know it all!).

Good listen

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With this book, Emma cements all of the reasons she is one of the UKs most brilliant journalists and champion of women. It is insightful, funny, made me angry, made me sad, and above all else, made me listen intently and want to take action now I’ve finished it. I strongly recommend this book 🩸

A must listen

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