Greedy: Notes from a Bisexual Who Wants Too Much

Books | Biography & Autobiography / LGBTQ

3.8

(77)

Jen Winston

Named one of the Best Books of 2021 by Oprah Daily, Glamour, Shondaland, BuzzFeed, and more! A hilarious and whip-smart collection of essays, offering an intimate look at bisexuality, gender, and, of course, sex. Perfect for fans of Lindy West, Samantha Irby, and Rebecca Solnit—and anyone who wants, and deserves, to be seen. If Jen Winston knows one thing for sure, it’s that she’s bisexual. Or wait—maybe she isn’t? Actually, she definitely is. Unless…she’s not? Jen’s provocative, laugh-out-loud debut takes us inside her journey of self-discovery, leading us through stories of a childhood “girl crush,” an onerous quest to have a threesome, and an enduring fear of being bad at sex. Greedy follows Jen’s attempts to make sense of herself as she explores the role of the male gaze, what it means to be “queer enough,” and how to overcome bi stereotypes when you’re the posterchild for all of them: greedy, slutty, and constantly confused. With her clever voice and clear-eyed insight, Jen draws on personal experiences with sexism and biphobia to understand how we all can and must do better. She sheds light on the reasons women, queer people, and other marginalized groups tend to make ourselves smaller, provoking the question: What would happen if we suddenly stopped? Greedy shows us that being bisexual is about so much more than who you’re sleeping with—it’s about finding stability in a state of flux and defining yourself on your own terms. This book inspires us to rethink the world as we know it, reminding us that Greedy was a superpower all along.

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Author

Jen Winston

Pages

336

Publisher

Simon and Schuster

Published Date

2021-10-05

ISBN

198217918X 9781982179182

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"Unfortunately for me, this book was a bad fit. A tedious read with gaps in relational material. Constant side notes that detract from main stories and a very tedious overstatement on nearly every progressive talking point. I genuinely think 15% of the book is superfluous. However, for me, this is a rejection of the author(‘s writing style and some perspectives), not a rejection of the book’s intention: to share the story of being bi and everything that comes with it. This wasn’t the right book for me, as a person who DID grow up in a liberal feminist home and always knew I was attracted to more than just the opposite gender. However there were plenty of moments I could relate to and it was not at all a waste of my time to read (though I often found myself muttering my frustrations and reminding myself it’s worth finishing). This book wasn’t the right fit for me, but it very well could be the right fit for you. If I’ve learned anything from Jen’s labor of love, it’s to be honest with yourself about your own needs while acknowledging that you’re not everyone’s cup of tea and not everyone will be your shot of whiskey. I’ve also learned that neuro divergence doesn’t always see eye to eye and some folks just get anxious because of it (I’m some folks). Give this book a chance, but don’t hinge your understanding of bisexuality (or allyship) on one person’s account. Read the books that appeal to you and follow up on references in the (overwhelming amount of) footnotes. "