Why Are You So Sensitive?
Navigating Everyday, Unintended Microaggressions
by Billie Lee
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Pub Date Aug 13 2024 | Archive Date Aug 13 2024
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Description
"You look better than me, and I'm a real woman!"
"You're so well spoken!"
"Act like a man."
In her own life and activist work, Billie Lee has realized how painful microaggressions like these can be, even when they come from people whose intentions are good. As a trans woman in the public eye, Billie Lee has been on the receiving end of more than her fair share of microaggressions, but like most of us, she’s been guilty of them too.
In Why Are You So Sensitive?, Billie shares stories of microaggressions she's both received and committed, alongside an all-star list of contributors from different backgrounds including Brian Michael Smith and Jacob Tobia. Psychologist and microaggression expert Dr. Gina Torino provides analysis and advice to help readers better understand the underlying dynamics at play and simple ways to reduce harm in their own interactions.
Dynamic, relatable, and packed with insights, Why Are You So Sensitive? meets readers where they are and provides a vital blueprint for a better, kinder world.
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781524873493 |
| PRICE | $22.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 176 |
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Featured Reviews
Codi P, Reviewer
I cannot rate this high enough. I watched Billie on VPR and while she drove me a little crazy with her extreme assumptions - she is still such an ICON and this book could not have been better. I love the format and the stories that are followed with notes from Dr. Torino. I think this is one that everyone needs to read, for sure.
Chelcy W, Reviewer
This was a really interesting concept for a book. It was super helpful to see microaggressions that people have experienced and be able to read the experts' advice and interpretation of each situation. I feel that we are often not aware of the things that we say or do on a societal level that are harmful to people who have different identities than ourselves.
Triana T, Reviewer
Had no idea this was the billie from vanderpump rules until I picked it up! I’m a very sensitive person so it definitely resonated with me and appreciated the reasonings. I recommend this book!
Kade G, Reviewer
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you NetGalley.
Why Are You So Sensitive was quite the interesting and relatable read.
I mean, let's be honest. We are all sensitive to some degree, right? And I can't tell you how many times I've literally questioned myself on why I was taking something so small / petty so personally. This book definitely gave me some insight on that.
I think the colors of the cover were great, and I loved the font on the cover!
I would definitely read others by this author.
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