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A landmark in women’s empowerment—as relevant as ever after a year marked by unprecedented political protest—that honors female sexuality in all its complexity. "I was worried about vaginas. I was worried about what we think about vaginas, and even more worried that we don't think about them. . . . So I decided to talk to women about their vaginas, to do vagina interviews, which became vagina monologues. I talked with over two hundred women. I talked to old women, young women, married women, single women, lesbians, college professors, actors, corporate professionals, sex workers, African American women, Hispanic women, Asian American women, Native American women, Caucasian women, Jewish women. At first women were reluctant to talk. They were a little shy. But once they got going, you couldn't stop them." So begins Eve Ensler's hilarious, eye-opening tour into the last frontier, the forbidden zone at the heart of every woman. Adapted from the award-winning one-woman show that's rocked audiences around the world, this groundbreaking book gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, and thoroughly human stories, transforming the question mark hovering over the female anatomy into a permanent victory sign. With laughter and compassion, Ensler transports her audiences to a world we've never dared to know, guaranteeing that no one who reads The Vagina Monologues will ever look at a woman's body the same way again. Praise for The Vagina Monologues “Probably the most important piece of political theater of the last decade.”—The New York Times “This play changed the world. Seeing it changed my soul. Performing in it changed my life. I am forever indebted to Eve Ensler and the transformative legacy of this play.”—Kerry Washington “Spellbinding, funny, and almost unbearably moving . . . both a work of art and an incisive piece of cultural history, a poem and a polemic, a performance and a balm and a benediction.”—Variety “Often wrenching, frequently riotous. . . . Ensler is an impassioned wit.”—Los Angeles Times “Extraordinary . . . a compelling rhapsody of the female essence.”—Chicago Tribune
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"I really enjoyed this book. The chapters are short, so you can get a good chapter or two read in between classes or maybe in a visit to the bathroom. The entire book is less than 200 pages; I read it in 2 days, and I am a rather slow reader. The content of the book was very good, though none very enlightening. Regardless, I still had to fight back some tears several times. The book didn't tell me anything I didn't already know, but the stories were often touching. It's one of those "Made me laugh, made me cry" books. I do recommend it to everyone, especially to men, because it gives good perspective on what it's like to have a vagina."
— Melissa (4 out of 5 stars)
The Vagina Monologues Listener Reviews
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" i had to take a women's study class in college. i thought this book was horrible. and i love vaginas! "
— Seth, 2/11/2014 -
" I'm not going to read this again, having read it and scene it like, a million times. It's good at what it does, but I don't need it right now, so on to new things. "
— Cecilia, 2/6/2014 -
" About a fourth as interesting and revolutionary as it ought to be. "
— Cinco, 2/6/2014 -
" This was performed as a benefit at my theatre and I was amazed at the powerful message sent. The house was nearly full, despite our local media's refusal to print the "aggressive" word "vagina." "
— Laurel, 1/15/2014 -
" I got the same feeling after reading The Good Body - the book ends before it begins for good. I will not use the word 'disappointment' but something is missing. "
— Jaga, 1/7/2014 -
" This book is for pussies. "
— Matt, 12/30/2013 -
" Don't let the title chase you away. Yes, it does talk about well, vaginas but in a hilarious, not crass way. It's a collection of short stories and only 1 is about lesbians....I was under the impression they all were when I first heard about the book. Just give it a chance, guys! "
— Shawnbug, 12/27/2013 -
" From her poems to her stories.. Eve Ensler is amazing... she makes you want to LOVE your vagina and dress it up everyday. "
— Louann, 11/30/2013 -
" I'm better for having read it. Thought-provoking if a little too self-indulgent. "
— Robin, 10/27/2013 -
" Truthful, funny, and enlightening. Something that every woman should experience in their lifetimes. "
— Melissa, 10/6/2013 -
" Pity for women who have been mutilated "
— Joe, 10/4/2013 -
" grab a mirror, ladies! "
— D, 9/5/2013 -
" Have to admit I really couldn't get through this one. It was hard to think of my vagina as an actual person and painful at times to visualize her words. "
— Julie, 8/27/2013 -
" There's nothing to say about The Vagina Monologues that hasn't already been said. I enjoyed the book, I enjoyed the show. "
— Marsha, 6/18/2013 -
" Reread of one of the most powerful books I've ever read. It always hooks me in and I read it straight through. I'm not sure why I left it so long before re-reading it this time. "
— Emma, 6/1/2013 -
" I liked this book - monologues are good and are presenting well in written form as good as in live form. Nice. "
— Anna, 7/14/2012 -
" Very fast read. Not at all what I expected. Good but not great. Probably one everyone should read if they have a vagina or love someone with one though. "
— Samara, 5/5/2012 -
" Read it! It's shocking and brilliant. "
— Antiloquax, 3/9/2012 -
" An interesting anthology about woman and down there. "
— Jo, 12/20/2011 -
" Disappointing. After hearing about the play for years, reading this book was a bit of a letdown. Good to know that so much attention was paid to empowering women to fight against violence against them, though. "
— Cindy, 11/21/2011 -
" I read this every year. Makes me remember why I love being a woman. "
— Laken, 9/2/2011 -
" This book was fun to read. I enjoyed it very much. "
— Kerry, 6/10/2011 -
" WoW. This is one POWERFUL book! It was such an addictive read! I hope to see it performed some day. Every story in this collection is moving; I laughed, I got mad, and I cried. "
— Suzanne, 6/8/2011 -
" There are some extremely powerful monologues in here. The only critique I can provide: it could have used more stories about trans* women. Cuz you know, not every woman has a vagina. "
— Paige, 5/21/2011 -
" Saw this years ago and just now got around to reading it. Enjoyed each story, but wish it had more. "
— Nicole, 5/10/2011 -
" This book brings awareness to violence against woman. The book itself is just ok but the good it is bringing to the issues is definitely better. "
— Rochelle, 4/28/2011 -
" Loved the book, love watching it live, love the fact that Eve survived cancer and is actively working to help women in the Republic of Congo. Some people may be offended by the content but not me! "
— Kristi, 4/22/2011 -
" Has much more meaning when you understand the movement behind this work. "
— Jesse, 4/13/2011 -
" Absolutely awesome and inspiring! Made me laugh, gasp, cry...feel empowered! A MUST READ! "
— Renee, 3/31/2011 -
" This is a quick read. I enjoyed it because of the voice that it gives to women. I am always proud to be a women, especially when I read something like that! This is not just for feminist. "
— Christina, 3/23/2011 -
" What a prize! What a deliciously juicy read. I'll say no more other than to dive in and be liberated! "
— Julia, 3/22/2011 -
" Reading this book, I have never felt more proud to be a woman, nor more ashamed at the world for trying to keep us down. "
— Whitney, 3/20/2011
About Eve Ensler
V, formerly Eve Ensler, is an internationally bestselling author and an award-winning playwright whose works include The Vagina Monologues, The Good Body, Insecure at Last, and I Am an Emotional Creature, since adapted for the stage as Emotional Creature. She is the founder of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women and girls, which has raised more than $90 million for local groups and activists, and inspired the global action One Billion Rising.