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The feminist in me, who is small and sleeps a lot but can be scrappy when provoked, took umbrage at this description.

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In Mary Roach's book "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex," the author expresses her irritation at being described in a way that diminishes her feminist perspective. She suggests that while she may appear meek and reserved, there is a fierceness within her that emerges when provoked, reflecting a deeper complexity to her character.

This quote highlights the dichotomy she feels between societal perceptions and her true self. Roach’s use...

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