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Name: Not that bad
Author: Roxane Gay

Not That Bad gathers Roxane Gay’s original and previously published essays on the realities of gendered violence and harassment. The volume features contributions from writers and performers, including Ally Sheedy, Gabrielle Union, Amy Jo Burns, Lyz Lenz, and Claire Schwartz. Addressing such topics as the rape epidemic amid the refugee crisis and child molestation, the collection offers intimately honest accounts that underscore the urgency of confronting the systemic injustices women face.

First publish date: 2018

Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir

Authors: Roxane Gay

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