David Aaronovitch Review of Helen Joyce's Book

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In the Times today:

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/a9738a12-e57d-11eb-afdb-c7b01afbcfc5?shareToken=bde4e05d2955fb1682ae3da09be1f707

Final paragaph:

"I’m off the fence. I will call people by the name and pronouns they tell me they want to be called by. I am prepared to defend their right not to be discriminated against at work and in shops, to defend them against bullying and harassment. But as Joyce says so passionately, that doesn’t change reality. A penis is a male sex organ, men don’t have babies. Women exist."

How long is that Daily Mail article?

Like the journalist kept popping back up with "oh and another thing! You won't believe this one".

Like the journalist kept popping back up with "oh and another thing! You won't believe this one".

Perfect description the journalist was determined to cover the whole spectrum of what we were told would never happen but did and does, a full serving of suitable what the fuck moments for the readership.

That is a great piece. Really really

It’s massive piece

Maya Forstater interviewing Helen Joyce about the book:

Wow that DM article is so comprehensive!

@HPFA

In my professional life I found myself choosing how many copies of the title would be purchased by a library service. I did my best to make a professional judgement and opted for three copies.

So far there are eight reservations - two more will trigger the purchasing of another copy.

I'm pleased - I did worry whether I was being biased but so far my judgement is about right!

Well there are now eleven reservations. So we will see if more copies are ordered.......