You're Doing it Wrong: A History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women

Dive into the hilariously enlightening world of "You're Doing it Wrong: A History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women"! This trade paperback, freshly printed in 2021 by Penguin Australia, unravels centuries of ludicrous advice directed at women, from the ridiculous to the absurd. Join Kaz, a seasoned advice columnist with a three-decade career, on a laugh-out-loud journey through history that critiques terrible instructions given to women—like wearing dresses made of arsenic and forgetting the joys of having pockets! This colorful, 352-page book is not just a collection of foolish recommendations but also a heartwarming rallying cry for sisterhood and empowerment. Perfect for anyone looking for an engaging exploration of misguided societal norms, it discusses topics ranging from fashion and beauty to health advice and parenting. With a treasure trove of historical photos and a touch of Kaz's witty banter, this book is an essential read for those who wish to challenge imposed perfectionism and enjoy some humor along the way. Whether you're searching for a gift for a friend or a quirky addition to your own bookshelf, this whimsical read will spark laughter and introspection. Get ready to question the advice you've been given through the ages—grab your copy of "You're Doing it Wrong" today and embrace your right to do it your way!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760896973
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 352


Description:
Come with Kaz on a laugh-out-loud frolic through centuries of terrible advice, from 14th-century clergy to the Kardashians (wear a dress made of arsenic, do some day-drinking, have sex with a billionaire biker, worry about your vagina wrinkles). It's also a roar against injustice, a rallying cry for sisterhood and a way to free ourselves from ludicrous expectations and imposed perfectionism.
Kaz's own 30-year history of interest and experience in advice - from her newspaper etiquette column to best-selling books, including Up the Duff and the Girl Stuff series - and years of archives and research have culminated in a full-colour, exuberant shout of a book with hundreds of wacky and sobering historical photos of objects and instructions.

You're Doing It Wrong examines what we're told to do (change shape, shoosh, do all the housework), and what we're not supposed to do (frown, have pockets, lead a country). It covers sex & romance, paid work, fashion & beauty, health advice, housework, and a motherlode of mad parenting instructions - from witchcraft to beauty pageants, with a side of aviatrixes. Put the kettle on and settle in.