The Second Sex

Name: The Second Sex
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Rating: 4.6 (2132 reviews)
Author: Simone de Beauvoir

by Simone de Beauvoir

Nonfiction Religion Spirituality

4.6 (2,132)

4.6 stars from 2,132 reviews. Top 79% of Nonfiction books we track.

738 pages~12.3 hr readPublished by Bantam Books, Inc.Published 1949-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want to understand the philosophical roots of modern feminism and why this 1949 essay still shapes conversations about women's independence today.
You're interested in existentialist philosophy and how personal freedom connects to gender, identity, and societal expectation.
You're ready for a dense, intellectually demanding read that rewards slow, thoughtful engagement with big ideas about what it means to be a woman.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for a quick, digestible take on feminism. This is 738 pages of dense philosophical argument, not a manifesto.
You prefer narrative-driven or memoir-style writing. Beauvoir builds her case through philosophical analysis, not personal stories or examples.
You want a book that feels comfortable or affirming. Beauvoir challenges and provokes throughout, which is partly the point.

About this book

Simone de Beauvoir's treatise examines the condition of women across history and society. This unabridged edition restores significant passages from the original French text that were omitted from the first English translation. The work addresses women's autonomy and independence, drawing on examples from literature and history. It remains relevant to contemporary discussions about gender and continues to be read and discussed by audiences seeking to understand women's experiences and roles in society.

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Currently around #52K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 31% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.6★ from 2,132 reviews

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