Member Reviews
In the foreword to "Say More" Kitty Stryker argues that although she has no children, yet having been a teen herself she can imagine what's important in writing for teens. I'm in a similar position - not a mother, but still remembering my teen years. From that point I read "Say More" as an approachable, read-and-go handbook for consent, written in a light yet serious voice and without patronising. Main aim for the author is to join the conversation and sit to the imaginary table with the readers to discuss the concept of consent and it's implications for all of us. I really liked the voice, short chapters organized around certain questions... but most of all I appreciated the fact that Stryker does not limit herself to the situations in which the reader's consent matter or their boundaries are crossed, but also discuss the cases in which we are the ones who crossed the boundaries of other person. How to act? How to apologise? I find this part extremely rare and educational.
All in all, I can gladly recommend the book to teenagers, their caregivers and actually anyone actively interested in building the consent culture. Hope "Say More" will get recognised not only in the U.S., but also worldwide.