More Than a Woman

The author of the international bestseller How to Be a Woman returns with another “hilarious neo-feminist manifesto” (NPR) in which she reflects on parenting, middle-age, marriage, existential crises—and, of course, feminism.

A decade ago, Caitlin Moran burst onto the scene with her instant bestseller, How to Be a Woman, a hilarious and resonant take on feminism, the patriarchy, and all things womanhood. Moran’s seminal book followed her from her terrible 13th birthday through adolescence, the workplace, strip-clubs, love, and beyond—and is considered the inaugural work of the irreverent confessional feminist memoir genre that continues to occupy a major place in the cultural landscape.

Since that publication, it’s been a glorious ten years for young women: Barack Obama loves Fleabag, and Dior make “FEMINIST” t-shirts. However, middle-aged women still have some nagging, unanswered questions: Can feminists have Botox? Why isn’t there such a thing as “Mum Bod”? Why do hangovers suddenly hurt so much? Is the camel-toe the new erogenous zone? Why do all your clothes suddenly hate you? Has feminism gone too far? Will your To Do List ever end? And WHO’S LOOKING AFTER THE CHILDREN?

As timely as it is hysterically funny, this memoir/manifesto will have readers laughing out loud, blinking back tears, and redefining their views on feminism and the patriarchy. More Than a Woman is a brutally honest, scathingly funny, and absolutely necessary take on the life of the modern woman—and one that only Caitlin Moran can provide.

What does it mean to be a woman when you’re suddenly juggling aging parents, sullen teenagers, and a body that’s gone rogue?

• Humorous Essays on Midlife: From the indignity of a sudden wattle to the existential crisis of a hangover at forty, Caitlin Moran tackles the big—and small—questions with her signature wit.
• A Frank Look at Marriage: Explore the hilarious realities of long-term relationships, including the absolute necessity of the ‘Maintenance Shag’ and why your partner’s sneeze can become a declaration of war.
• The Unending To-Do List: A deep dive into the mental load, the invisible, unpaid work that keeps the fabric of society together—and the eternal question of WHO’S LOOKING AFTER THE CHILDREN?
• Parenting Teenagers: Navigate the battlefield of raising teenagers, from arguments over fishnet tights and social media to the heart-wrenching reality of supporting a child through a mental health crisis.