Review 52: Commute: An Illustrated Memoir of Female Shame

Commute: An Illustrated Memoir of Female Shame by Erin Williams
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow! I am floored by the brave and honest truth in this book. Erin Williams tells an unflinching reality about herself and sadly many, many women. I can identify all too well with her story. Perhaps not to the degree but yes, had a few similar experiences, being taken advantage of by guys then feeling the shame. Finally women are talking about this openly.

I'm amazed at how forceful and direct this author wrote and illustrated her life story. She is unflinching and it is uncomfortable. It is what is necessary and needed. When the book comes out in color it will be all that more powerful.

I hope men will read this, but I have a feeling very few will, especially the men who do this, did this, who should see what their behavior does, and how it lingers years and decades later.



I received a free print copy of this book at a library conference. I was not required to write a review, but felt like it and, of course, the above opinions are my own.