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The Chain
- The Relationships That Break Us, the Women Who Rebuild Us
- Narrated by: Chimene Suleyman
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
In January 2017, Chimene Suleyman was on her way to an abortion clinic in Queens, New York with her boyfriend, the father of her nascent child. It was the last day they would spend together. In an extraordinary sequence of events, Chimene was to discover the truth of her boyfriend's life: that she and many other women had been subtly, patiently and painfully betrayed.
In this spellbinding memoir, she exposes one man's control over many women and the trauma he left behind, and celebrates the sisterhood that formed in his wake despite - and in spite of - him. Exploring how women are duped every day by individuals, she interrogates how society itself continually allows this to happen. She demonstrates that, no matter how intelligent, educated or self-aware they might be, over time a woman can be played into performing the age-old role of giver and nurturer: self-sacrificing and subordinate.
Both a devastating personal testimony and a searing indictment of persistent misogyny, The Chain is a book for any woman who has questioned her relationship and buried her doubts, for any woman who can't quite identify the source of her unease and for any woman who has been sheltered by the fierce protection of her female friends.
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- Miss C J Plewa
- 09-04-24
Shocking yet relatable tale, beautifully told
Chimene's writing is so captivating and poetic. I'm so glad she narrates it herself. She read her story as no one else could, with raw honesty and compassion for herself and others. Loved it.
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- Twiggy
- 01-04-24
An important read
This book candidly described the fallout that many women experienced after dating the same man. Horrifying in parts, it’s impossible to see how anyone can act like he did to another person, let alone many, and without apology as he saw no wrongdoing on his part. It points out things to look for in a partner, and reminds you to trust your instincts, which we are all too keen to explain away in relationships. It also points out the many intricate facets of the patriarchy, which is very confronting but should be heard.
I truly don’t want to disrespect the author but I did find the delivery of the text a little monotonous, with the same timbre and rhythm to each sentence. Each sentence was almost like a stand alone statement. I did get used to this, and the content was engaging so it wasn’t too much of a problem.
Definitely worth a read.
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