Telling It Like It Is

One of my favourite podcasts is the Richard Herring's Leicester Square Theatre Podcast (also known as RHLSTP (RHLSTP!)).  It ranges from being gloriously vulgar to delightfully insightful and features interviews with a variety of fascinating guests.  One of the most interesting was with Jess Phillips MP (number 170), whose book, 'Everywoman: One Woman's Truth About Speaking the Truth' I have just finished.

In 'Everywoman..', Ms Phillips sets the record straight by telling her side of what it's like to be a vocal woman and feminist working in the public eye.  In chapters such as 'The Truth About Speaking Up', 'The Truth About Starting a New Career', 'The Truth About Equality', 'The Truth About Winning Elections' and 'The Truth About Trolling', she describes her experiences in life and work and the conclusions they have led her to.  Passionate, down-to-earth and driven, Ms Phillips lifts the lid on politics and privilege from her point of view.