Miss Prim
12 de febrero de 2025
Magnificent!
This book seemed at times to be telling the story of my childhood. I got my first Barbie for my 6th birthday in December 1960. I watched the Mickey Mouse club every day. I also had a Chatty Cathy. But the doll that I played with the most was Barbie. I had the original with her blonde ponytail, plus Barbie with the bubble and Ken and Midge. My Barbie was a career girl with many homes in many cities from NY to Rome and Malibu and my Ken was one of many Ken's in each city. Funny but my real life sort of resembles that life. I even wrote an homage to Barbie on my Facebook page when she turned 60. I was surprised at the pushback Barbie received from Mom's I wish my Mom was still alive so I could have asked her. What vision Ruth had and a true trailblazer for her time. As a feminist I was surprised at the pushback from women's lib in the 70's . I can tell you I realized she was a doll, but she did allow me to dream of a life beyond being a wife and mother. Barbie gave us choices, and I was blessed to have grown up in this time of transition for little girls and women where we fought for the right to choose. It is a precious gift. I loved the back story, too. The book just had me from the first page. While we continue to fight for our right to choose and equality in the workplace and at home, this book should be required reading for all young women especially. It's also a fabulous discussion book. Again I absolutely loved this book!Ver másVer menos
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