The Second Sex

Who recommended it

1. 

   Erica Jong American novelist, poet, memoirist, critic

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2012 Five Books interview “The best books on Women in Society”.

   The best books on Women in Society↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 17 Aug 2012 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   Mark Manson American author and blogger

   Explicit recommendation

   On Mark Manson's own list "The 27 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time".

   The 27 Best Nonfiction Books of All Time↗ Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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