"A timely and essential read...Petersen's analytical skills are as vigorous [and] her prose and reporting are entertaining."--Keziah Weir, ELLE "Petersen writes with equal amounts of rigor and empathy...her point feels like a warning bell: Our cultural lens on celebrity women reflects back on women en masse. We don't have to love their unruliness, but we need to change the attitudes that so narrowly define them." --Andi Zeisler, Bitch "Bold and empowering...an engaging exploration of the women celebrities who are defying stereotypes and redefining what it means to be female."--Bustle "[Petersen's] research and observations are eye-opening...but the best part of the book is Petersen's devotion to intersectionality, which is all too often missing from discussions about feminism. For anyone who considers themselves a feminist, this book is a must-read."--Meghan DeMaria, Refinery 29 "Anne Helen Petersen's gloriously bumptious, brash ode to non-conforming women suits the needs of this dark moment. Petersen's careful examination of how we eviscerate the women who confound or threaten is crucial reading if we are ever to be better." --Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies "In a time when women are under constant attack, I am so grateful for Anne Helen Petersen's sharp and topical book. Petersen nails the magnetism of women who break boundaries and the punishment that often comes along with it. All women will see a bit of themselves in the 'unruly.'"--Jessica Valenti, New York Times bestselling author of Sex Object "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud could not be coming out at a more perfect time. As society is reacting to and still grappling with the ever-changing understanding of feminism, Petersen's book holds a mirror up and shows us how we view women and ourselves. It's equal parts rallying cry and heady examination; and it's my new best friend, who empowers me to kick butt in life."--Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is an oasis in a sea of hot takes, a set of crisp essays on the provocateurs who fascinate and enrage us. With warmth and wit, Anne Helen Petersen celebrates the power of being just a little too much, seeking the rebel inside the trainwreck."--Emily Nussbaum, critic at The New Yorker "Anne Helen Petersen's Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is a sharp analysis of how contemporary female celebrities are pushing the boundaries of acceptable behavior for women as defined by our society."--Jarry Lee, Buzzfeed "Thought-provoking ... Through incisive analysis of the ways in which contemporary society polices femininity, Petersen reveals the fraught relationship between women and celebrity. A sharp, compelling collection of social and cultural criticism."--Kirkus Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood: "Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age."--The Boston Globe"Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast."--LA Times "Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating."--NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour "Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD." --Bitch "Compulsively readable."--The Rumpus "Insightful."--TIME Magazine "A timely and essential read ... Petersen's analytical skills are as vigorous [and] her prose and reporting are entertaining."--Keziah Weir, ELLE "Petersen writes with equal amounts of rigor and empathy ... her point feels like a warning bell: Our cultural lens on celebrity women reflects back on women en masse. We don't have to love their unruliness, but we need to change the attitudes that so narrowly define them." --Andi Zeisler, Bitch "Bold and empowering... an engaging exploration of the women celebrities who are defying stereotypes and redefining what it means to be female."--Bustle "Anne Helen Petersen's gloriously bumptious, brash ode to non-conforming women suits the needs of this dark moment. Petersen's careful examination of how we eviscerate the women who confound or threaten is crucial reading if we are ever to be better." --Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies "In a time when women are under constant attack, I am so grateful for Anne Helen Petersen's sharp and topical book. Petersen nails the magnetism of women who break boundaries and the punishment that often comes along with it. All women will see a bit of themselves in the 'unruly.'"--Jessica Valenti, New York Times bestselling author of Sex Object "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud could not be coming out at a more perfect time. As society is reacting to and still grappling with the ever-changing understanding of feminism, Petersen's book holds a mirror up and shows us how we view women and ourselves. It's equal parts rallying cry and heady examination; and it's my new best friend, who empowers me to kick butt in life."--Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is an oasis in a sea of hot takes, a set of crisp essays on the provocateurs who fascinate and enrage us. With warmth and wit, Anne Helen Petersen celebrates the power of being just a little too much, seeking the rebel inside the trainwreck."--Emily Nussbaum, critic at The New Yorker "Anne Helen Petersen's Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is a sharp analysis of how contemporary female celebrities are pushing the boundaries of acceptable behavior for women as defined by our society."--Jarry Lee, Buzzfeed "Thought-provoking ... Through incisive analysis of the ways in which contemporary society polices femininity, Petersen reveals the fraught relationship between women and celebrity. A sharp, compelling collection of social and cultural criticism."--Kirkus Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood "Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age."--The Boston Globe"Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast."--LA Times "Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating."--NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour "Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD." --Bitch "Compulsively readable."--The Rumpus "Insightful."--TIME Magazine "Thought-provoking ... Through incisive analysis of the ways in which contemporary society polices femininity, Petersen reveals the fraught relationship between women and celebrity. A sharp, compelling collection of social and cultural criticism."--Kirkus "Anne Helen Petersen's gloriously bumptious, brash ode to non-conforming women suits the needs of this dark moment. Petersen's careful examination of how we eviscerate the women who confound or threaten is crucial reading if we are ever to be better." --Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies "In a time when women are under constant attack, I am so grateful for Anne Helen Petersen's sharp and topical book. Petersen nails the magnetism of women who break boundaries and the punishment that often comes along with it. All women will see a bit of themselves in the 'unruly.'"--Jessica Valenti, New York Times bestselling author of Sex Object "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud could not be coming out at a more perfect time. As society is reacting to and still grappling with the ever-changing understanding of feminism, Petersen's book holds a mirror up and shows us how we view women and ourselves. It's equal parts rallying cry and heady examination; and it's my new best friend, who empowers me to kick butt in life."--Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is an oasis in a sea of hot takes, a set of crisp essays on the provocateurs who fascinate and enrage us. With warmth and wit, Anne Helen Petersen celebrates the power of being just a little too much, seeking the rebel inside the trainwreck."--Emily Nussbaum, critic at The New Yorker Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood "Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age."--The Boston Globe"Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast."--LA Times "Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating."--NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour "Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD." --Bitch "Compulsively readable."--The Rumpus "Insightful."--TIME Magazine "Anne Helen Petersen's gloriously bumptious, brash ode to non-conforming women suits the needs of this dark moment. Petersen's careful examination of how we eviscerate the women who confound or threaten is crucial reading if we are ever to be better." --Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author of All the Single Ladies "In a time when women are under constant attack, I am so grateful for Anne Helen Petersen's sharp and topical book. Petersen nails the magnetism of women who break boundaries and the punishment that often comes along with it. All women will see a bit of themselves in the 'unruly.'"--Jessica Valenti, New York Times bestselling author of Sex Object "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud could not be coming out at a more perfect time. As society is reacting to and still grappling with the ever-changing understanding of feminism, Petersen's book holds a mirror up and shows us how we view women and ourselves. It's equal parts rallying cry and heady examination; and it's my new best friend, who empowers me to kick butt in life."--Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author of You Can't Touch My Hair "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is an oasis in a sea of hot takes, a set of crisp essays on the provocateurs who fascinate and enrage us. With warmth and wit, Anne Helen Petersen celebrates the power of being just a little too much, seeking the rebel inside the trainwreck."--Emily Nussbaum, critic at The New Yorker Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood "Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age."--The Boston Globe"Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast."--LA Times "Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating."--NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour "Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD." --Bitch "Compulsively readable."--The Rumpus "Insightful."--TIME Magazine -Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is an oasis in a sea of hot takes, a set of crisp essays on the provocateurs who fascinate and enrage us. With warmth and wit, Anne Helen Peterson celebrates the power of being just a little too much, seeking the rebel inside the trainwreck.---Emily Nussbaum, critic at The New Yorker -Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud could not be coming out at a more perfect time. As society is reacting to and still grappling with the ever-changing understanding of feminism, Petersen's book holds a mirror up to society and shows us how we view women and ourselves. It's equal parts rallying cry and heady examination; and it's my new best friend, who empowers me to kick butt in life.---Phoebe Robinson, New York Times bestselling author, You Can't Touch My Hair Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood -Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age.---The Boston Globe-Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast.---LA Times -Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating.---NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour -Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD.- --Bitch -Compulsively readable.---The Rumpus -Insightful.---TIME Magazine "Too Fat, Too Slutty, Too Loud is an oasis in a sea of hot takes, a set of crisp essays on the provocateurs who fascinate and enrage us. With warmth and wit, Anne Helen Peterson celebrates the power of being just a little too much, seeking the rebel inside the trainwreck."--Emily Nussbaum, critic at The New Yorker Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood "Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age."--The Boston Globe"Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast."--LA Times "Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating."--NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour "Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD." --Bitch "Compulsively readable."--The Rumpus "Insightful."--TIME Magazine Select praise for the author's previous book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood "Engaging...Petersen is an author for our age."-The Boston Globe"Clear and convincing...intelligent analysis [written] with the verve of an enthusiast."-LA Times "Terrific and thoughtful and fascinating."-NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour "Smart, relevant, and fun...think TMZ with a PhD." -Bitch"Compulsively readable."-The Rumpus "Insightful."-TIME Magazine"

ANNE HELEN PETERSEN received her PhD in media studies from the University of Texas, where she studied the industrial history of the gossip industry. Today, she writes about culture, celebrity, and feminism for BuzzFeed News. Her first book, Scandals of Classic Hollywood, was featured in The Boston Globe, Time, NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour, Bitch, the New York Post, and The Rumpus. She lives in Brooklyn.