Feel Free: Essais à vocation libre

Smith covers a wide range of topics, but I wonder how she decided which essays to compile and whether they reflect her most pressing concerns at the time.

Some essays felt empowering while others were more nuanced or uncomfortable. Did this provoke new thoughts about feminism and its role today?

Smith weaves personal stories into her critique of culture, which made her arguments feel more relatable. I’m curious whether this blending was intentional or evolved naturally.