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JKR & the Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht

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CantDealwithChristmas · 29/05/2024 08:02

So The Women Who Wouldn't Wheesht book is out tomorrow (I have pre-ordered) and The Times today includes an extract from JK's chapter in which she lays out with searing honesty why she decided to speak out about the issue, and how the subsequent online monstering felt.

I don't know how to paste a paywall free link but this is the actual one: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jk-rowling-stand-up-women-trans-book-r6jlglpvq

I raised a wry smile at this part:

"People who’d worked with me rushed to distance themselves from me or to add their public condemnation of my blasphemous views (though I should add that many former and current colleagues have been staunchly supportive). In truth, the condemnation of certain individuals was far less surprising to me than the fact that some of them then emailed me, or sent messages through third parties, to check that we were still friends."

Can't help but wonder if it's Radcliff or Watson she's referring to here!

Who else has the book on pre-order and what are we looking forward to most about it?

JK Rowling: Why I decided to stand up for women

In exclusive extracts from a new book The Women Who Wouldn’t Wheesht, the Harry Potter author, a broken-hearted mother and a former prison governor tell the inside story of their fight for rights

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/jk-rowling-stand-up-women-trans-book-r6jlglpvq

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Boiledbeetle · 05/06/2024 18:20

Finally started

RoyalCorgi · 05/06/2024 18:11

Fenlandia · 05/06/2024 18:10

I'm just waiting on Zoom for the book launch event to start, apparently it's taking ages to get everyone in. Even though T*rfs are just three Russian bots hiding in a raincoat, right?

I'm waiting too. Apparently nearly 1,000 people have signed up. We must all be Russian bots.

Fenlandia · 05/06/2024 18:10

I'm just waiting on Zoom for the book launch event to start, apparently it's taking ages to get everyone in. Even though T*rfs are just three Russian bots hiding in a raincoat, right?

UtopiaPlanitia · 05/06/2024 14:13

lcakethereforeIam · 05/06/2024 10:37

Victoria Smith in the Critic on TWWWW, Sexed (by Suzanna Rustin) and the tranderers who claim to be feminists

https://thecritic.co.uk/this-is-what-feminism-looks-like/

I wish I had Victoria’s gift for getting straight to the nub of the issue and explaining it so clearly - she’s an excellent thinker and writer.

BezMills · 05/06/2024 11:41

"The mirror world framing — whereby women’s compassion for other women is positioned as hatred for the marginalised, while “progressive” men’s hatred for feminists is positioned as “protecting trans kids” — is as insulting as it is ridiculous. "

truth!

Nineteendozen · 04/06/2024 14:30

I have just cancelled my pre order of the audio book as the delivery date is now 13th June.
I just bought the hardback from Waterstones so I am looking forward to reading it this evening!

AstonToTheNaughtyStep · 01/06/2024 16:04

Boiledbeetle · 31/05/2024 01:52

Can anyone who has a verified Amazon purchase go leave a review. the TRAs have brought the scores right down!

There were 2 one star reviews when I placed my order earlier today. Of course neither were written by verified purchasers.

JustGotToKeepOnKeepingOn · 31/05/2024 18:00

@Boiledbeetle I just ordered a copy from Amazon and it's due 11th June... so not too long to way...

DworkinWasRight · 31/05/2024 07:41

Gay Shame is a terrific read. Roberts is a very entertaining writer.

Pinkkisugarmouse · 31/05/2024 02:34

CantDealwithChristmas · 30/05/2024 07:56

Mine should be arriving today. That's the weekend's reading sorted! Then my brother wants to borrow it. He's gay, and in the past few years has gone from full-on pro trans/the T belongs to the LGB to full on male terf as it's become painfully obvious how much the T takes from his rights and his visibility. I like to think I've had a good influence!

Has he read Gay Shame by Gareth Roberts? That’s one on my next to read list. It covers the hijacking of the gay rights movement by the trans ideology and of course the erosion of what it means to be homosexual by some very well recognised big organisations and charities like Stonewall.

SinnerBoy · 31/05/2024 02:28

"Hating on." Right oh.

Boiledbeetle · 31/05/2024 01:52

Can anyone who has a verified Amazon purchase go leave a review. the TRAs have brought the scores right down!

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Boiledbeetle · 30/05/2024 23:23

Currently No 1 in two kindle departments

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WeMeetInFairIthilien · 30/05/2024 23:09

My eyes are leaking.

I'm wobbling between admiration for the women within, horror at their witness and sheer bloody RAGE.

I'm as southern as they come, and would hate to appropriate, but I won't shut up either.

Boiledbeetle · 30/05/2024 21:25

SquirrelSoShiny · 30/05/2024 20:35

Amazon is currently giving 1-2 months delivery time :-( might have to get it on Kindle.

They were down to three copies earlier, so obviously totally out of stock. Waterstones maybe? Although I can't imagine it will take that long to get another batch to Amazon surely!

WeMeetInFairIthilien · 30/05/2024 20:58

Arrived at about 4:30.

Am roughly 2/3 of the way through.

Have had to duck out to pick up my Olio collection.

Once listed, I'll be finishing, tonight.

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biddyboo · 30/05/2024 20:57

My copy arrived today. I can't wait to get stuck in. I've requested that my library orders a copy as well.

Chersfrozenface · 30/05/2024 20:46

ArabellaScott · 30/05/2024 16:59

Currently #10 in books at Amazon ... 😊

I just checked, it''s got a red "Best Seller" sticker thingy.

And once you click through to the book, a red #1 Best Seller in Gender Studies sticker. Is it just me who finds that amusing?

SquirrelSoShiny · 30/05/2024 20:35

Amazon is currently giving 1-2 months delivery time :-( might have to get it on Kindle.

Boiledbeetle · 30/05/2024 19:48

duc748 · 30/05/2024 19:44

You've read it already? 😮

Other than a few brief interruptions, bloody neighbours! I have done nothing but read, make cups of tea and feed the cats! Once you start its very hard to put down!

Boiledbeetle · 30/05/2024 19:46

ElephantsDontReadFantasy · 30/05/2024 16:52

I thought of you all when this was my view on the first table through the door at Waterstones earlier!

Wonderful placement! The Terfs must be on shift today!

Boiledbeetle · 30/05/2024 19:45

CantDealwithChristmas · 30/05/2024 12:45

I love the cover design!

It really is turning into such a good day. LRM's been suspended, puberty blockers have been banned and I've got my brand new copy just tantalisingly waiting to be read when I get home from work!

And under the dust jacket...

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