Like Other Girls

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For wit and pop culture it was spot on, and its handling of issues of access for Irish women to abortion services was absolutely heartbreaking (in a good and important way). * Much Ado About Books * It's MAGNIFICENT. It all-but quivers with righteous anger. I recommend highly. Every Irish law-maker should be mandated to read this. * Marian Keyes * Like Other Girls is an authentic read and you can really feel that the author cared about the issues within. The passion flows from the pages. I hope this book finds it's way into the hands of every Irish teenager. * Go Book Yourself * Hennessy's books are always packed with strong female characters This book had absolutely stellar parts. For wit and pop culture it was spot on, and its handling of issues of access for Irish women to abortion services was absolutely heartbreaking. * Much Ado About Books * Like Other Girls tackles a number of very sensitive topics without falling into that dangerous trap of becoming an issue novel, without moralising or preaching, and without demonising its protagonist or giving her an unrealistic 'happily-ever-after' type ending. It is also a funny book, filled with pop culture and musical references, and with a strong, snarky voice at its centre. It also has a fantastic cover - it's a label! for a book about labels! - designed by Leo Nickolls. To sum up - Like Other Girls is a fierce, feminist book that while not an easy read, is an important one. We need stories like Lauren's, and we need to repeal the eighth amendment. * The Books, The Art and Me *