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Summary: Clearing Things Up
Review: Regarding the ongoing controversy of Wendy Shalit supposedly coming on our show and saying she was living with someone, and hoped to marry the guy: Wendy Shalit never appeared on "The John and Ken Show." We rarely interview authors, and even then it's only about books that involve major news events. As good as her book probably is, it's not the kind of subject matter we've ever covered with any author. It's easy to lie on the Internet to discredit someone you disagree with -- this is a great example. John Kobylt
"The John and Ken Show"
KFI-AM 64, Los Angeles
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Summary: Immodesty caters to the worst male impulses....
Review: Shalit's book is a must-read whether or not you come from a Judeo-Christian background. She conclusively argues that immodesty (what feminists call "sexual freedom") has only made women less respected and cared for than ever before. I found the chapters on what goes on between the sexes in the modern university shocking and truly disturbing. Now that women have been "liberated," men expect them to act like alleycats and give out whatever men want. The in-your-face sexuality of women's magazines has made modesty odd and even countercultural. But, as Shalit demonstrates through her wide reading, thorough research and personal interviews, modesty protects womanhood and surrounds the modest woman with an aura of respectability. I can attest from personal experience that modesty and femininity in dress does achieve what Shalit claims it will -- men open doors, speak respectfully, halt uncivil or uncouth language and suddenly seem to recall that a woman is something to be cherished, honored and adored rather than cheapened, pawed over and, finally, disdained. Powerful reading, especially from one so young. I look forward to Shalit's future work.
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Summary: Wendy, a Woman After My Own Heart
Review: Wendy Shalit is a definite breath of fresh air. With a very uncompromising voice lifted in outrage at what the modern woman is expected to be, act and feel, she provides a very cogent statement to other women. Her first bit of good fortune was to miss the standard fourth grade (and beyond) sex education that is foisted on American children in public schools. By being able to remain outside the experience of the current form of boy-girl teasing and harassment that goes on, she was able to take a divergent path in being able to perceive the landmines in the landscape. She takes on the 'accepted' views of today's feminists, as well as the minimalization of conservatives, and scores point after point. She backs up her ideas and thoughts with numerous citations that leave the reader feeling that she is sure Ms. Shalit knows what she is talking about. Her humor is very enjoyable, not many true belly laughs, but plenty of light moments. Still, she is able to drive home, forcefully, the very serious problems that have been plaguing our young women. The insight into the problems and ability to connect with the reader are particular points of merit in this book. I'm sure there are going to be a number of older, crusty people who will chivvy her because of her youth, arrogance, presumption, etc., etc., etc. Don't listen to them. Read the book and make up your own mind... don't be held in thrall by modernistic ideas that end up being millstones around the necks of our young, adult women.
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