Becoming Beauvoir by Kate Kirkpatrick Summary
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Discover the real Simone de Beauvoir beyond Sartre's shadow in this revelatory biography. Drawing from unpublished letters, Kirkpatrick unveils how this misunderstood philosopher's ideas on freedom and "bad faith" weren't just theories - they were her lived experience. What myths about feminist history are you still believing?
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The Woman Behind the Myth: Rediscovering Simone de Beauvoir
A nineteen-year-old Simone de Beauvoir stands in her family's Paris apartment, locked in heated debate with her father about love's true meaning. This seemingly ordinary moment in 1927 marks the beginning of an extraordinary intellectual journey. Though her groundbreaking work "The Second Sex" would eventually sell millions and inspire generations of feminists, Beauvoir's reputation has long been overshadowed by her relationship with Jean-Paul Sartre. Even today, many know her primarily as "Sartre's companion" rather than the philosophical powerhouse she truly was. Yet Beauvoir's influence extends far beyond feminist circles. Michelle Obama cites her as a formative influence, while philosophers continue mining her work for insights on ethics, aging, and human freedom. Her revolutionary assertion that "one is not born, but rather becomes, a woman" transformed our understanding of gender decades before such ideas entered mainstream discourse. Despite being denied entry to France's elite institutions because of her gender, Beauvoir outperformed her male peers academically, becoming the youngest person ever to pass France's prestigious philosophy examination - placing ahead of both Sartre and Merleau-Ponty.
A Mind Forged in Contradiction
The Philosopher Emerges
Beyond Sartre's Shadow
America and the Birth of "The Second Sex"
The Book That Changed Everything
A Legacy Reclaimed
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Criado por ex-alunos da Universidade de Columbia em San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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