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Notes on WomanhoodDiscover the profound exploration of womanhood in 'Notes on Womanhood' by Sarah Jane Barnett, published by Otago University Press. This captivating paperback combines elements of memoir and feminist manifesto, serving as a guide for women navigating midlife challenges and the complexities of femininity. After undergoing a hysterectomy in her forties, Barnett reflects on her journey, tackling themes such as self identity, aging, and the sometimes harsh
Discover the profound exploration of womanhood in 'Notes on Womanhood' by Sarah Jane Barnett, published by Otago University Press. This captivating paperback combines elements of memoir and feminist manifesto, serving as a guide for women navigating midlife challenges and the complexities of femininity. After undergoing a hysterectomy in her forties, Barnett reflects on her journey, tackling themes such as self-identity, aging, and the sometimes harsh beauty standards of society. Her insights into the power of female friendship, the fears surrounding menopause, and the impact of her mother's transgender identity weave a rich narrative that resonates with many women. In 'Notes on Womanhood', Barnett transforms her personal experiences into relatable lessons that encourage deep reflection. Packed with literary references to authors like Judith Butler, Reni Eddo-Lodge, and Alok Vaid-Menon, this book becomes a bridge connecting women through shared narratives of growth and understanding. Delivery information: Expect your order to be processed quickly, ensuring the prompt arrival of this thought-provoking read right at your doorstep. Dive into this enlightening journey today, and redefine your understanding of womanhood through Barnett's honest and insightful prose.Notes on Womanhood
Author: Sarah Jane Barnett Publisher: Otago University Press
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Publication Date: 23-06-2022
After Sarah Jane Barnett had a hysterectomy in her forties, a comment by her doctor that she wouldn’t be “less of a woman” prompted her to investigate what the concept of womanhood meant to her. Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, part coming-of-middle-age story, Notes on Womanhood is the result. Here, Barnett examines the devastation she inflicted on herself as a young woman, the invisibility she feels as her youth fades, the power of female friendship, the stories women learn about midlife and menopause, and how being the daughter of a transgender woman changed her ideas of womanhood. â€This book is a conversation with myself about my own womanhood,’ Barnett says. â€The act of looking showed me the stitches: Western society’s beauty standards, the male gaze, a fear of aging, hair and gender, care work, my grandmother, life stage transitions, orca whales and tramping. All the authors I read – Darcey Steinke, Alok Vaid-Menon, Megan Jayne Crabbe, Maggie Nelson, Reni Eddo-Lodge, Judith Butler, Barbara Brookes, Natalie Wynn, Ani Mikaere, Atul Gawande and many more – explore ideas about gender, aging and society in a way that opened a door to the next idea. I kept on walking through those doors. The result is what I am calling my “coming-of-middle-age” story.’
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Used for a year.
Color: Black
Had this in a back pack for a year and wow. The dirt collected is kinda shocking. I will buy more of these for different bags!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Fun little gadget we never knew we needed.
Color: Pink
Who knew keeping our bags and purses could be so easy. Easy to clean once it does it's "job". Doesn't take up much room and works like a charm
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Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2026
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Color: Bag Petrol
I purchased the Sauberkugel Clean Ball in Teal to help keep my bags clean from dust, dirt, and crumbs, and while it had some positive aspects, I can only give it a moderate 3-star rating due to a few shortcomings.
On the plus side, the concept of the sticky inside ball is ingenious and showed promise. It did manage to pick up some dust and small particles (including glitter) from my purse which was a relief. The teal color is cute and made it easier to spot in a bag.
However, there were some limitations that affected its overall effectiveness.
*It seemed to struggle with picking up certain types of debris, particularly larger crumbs, heavier dirt, and ever some larger glitter/confetti pieces. This inconsistency was a bit disappointing as I had hoped based on the ads for it to be much more effective.
*Another major issue I encountered was the difficulty of opening and cleaning the ball. The design was supposed to make it relatively easy to open and clean (as the ads lead me to believe). However I was unable to get the ball unlatched - which made it quite challenging to clean fully. It was frustrating to wrestle with the ball and being unable open to clean it out fully.
In summary, while the Sauberkugel Clean Ball had its merits and did manage to capture some unwanted particles, it fell short in terms of consistency and ease of use. The struggle to open and clean the ball was a significant drawback for me.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Great item, totally worth it.
Color: Black
I've used this for over a year now in my nice work purse to keep those tiny dirt particles from who-knows-where (you know the ones I mean!) from mysteriously getting in the bottom of of it. It rolls around easily in its plastic case either naturally (without getting goopy or leaky) or rolled by hand. Handiest thing I've ever bought to help keep my purse clean!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Extremely helpful keeping remotes in order
Color: Blue, Size: Small
Nice quality remote control holder, makes it easy to find what you need, organized life is an easier life to live ! Great price too and it looks good ! This was a great little buy, I brought one for my Mom and another for the guest bedroom.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025