Becoming Beauvoir by Kate Kirkpatrick

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Becoming Beauvoir: The Making of an Intellectual Woman: The Essential Audiobook Summary Discover the revolutionary philosopher who changed how we think about women, freedom, and what it means to be human. Kate Kirkpatrick's groundbreaking biography draws on never-before-published diaries and letters to reveal how Simone de Beauvoir truly became herself – beyond the myths and misconceptions. This is a capsule version of the book, capturing its most powerful ideas in just 10 minutes. Through previously hidden correspondence and intimate journals, witness Beauvoir's transformation from ambitious young woman to feminist icon who authored The Second Sex and redefined existentialist philosophy. Finally, a biography that makes Beauvoir's philosophical ideas the focal point – not her love life. The audio distills the core insights and essential lessons about how choices, contradictions, and circumstances shaped one of history's most influential thinkers. Learn how Beauvoir navigated the tension between her existentialist ideals and real-world compromises, cutting out the fluff and saving you hours of reading time. Kirkpatrick addresses the puzzles and contradictions of Beauvoir's life, showing how her personal struggles informed her revolutionary ideas about women's liberation and human freedom. Discover the untold story of her intellectual development, her complex relationships beyond Sartre, and how she forged her own path as both philosopher and feminist pioneer. If you've read the book before, it's a great way to revisit and reinforce what matters most. This version gives you all the practical takeaways you need to start understanding how Beauvoir's existentialist approach to authentic living can transform your own journey toward becoming who you truly are – right away. Duration - 21m. Author - Capsule Audio. Narrator - Digital Voice Jessica E. Published Date - Thursday, 23 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Brairwood Publishing LLC ©.

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English