The Problem with Pretty: Beauty, Bias and the Surprising Science of Good Looks
Surprising Science Good Looks: The Problem with Pretty explores how beauty standards, social bias and perception can affect women’s self-worth. This unabridged English audiobook features author Allycin Powell-Hicks and narrator A'rese Emokpae.
At a glance
- Examines how beauty norms and socially shaped ideas of appearance influence self-worth.
- Combines science-based research with personal experiences and women’s stories.
- The author describes practical tools for challenging beauty myths and shifting how beauty is perceived.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged format presents the book as a single narrated experience of just over six hours.
- Its focus connects beauty standards with bias, self-worth and the systems that profit from insecurity.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Author | Allycin Powell-Hicks |
|---|---|
| Narrator | A'rese Emokpae |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 7 minutes |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Version | Unabridged |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Legacy Lit |
| Publication date | 2 Jun. 2026 |
What to know before buying
- The listing describes a perspective focused on Western society and feminine aesthetics, which may not match every listener’s interests or experience.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in beauty standards, social psychology and how appearance affects self-worth.
- Those looking for an audiobook that combines research, personal accounts and reflection on beauty norms.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a neutral catalogue of beauty practices or a book focused mainly on appearance advice.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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The listing provides aggregate ratings from a very small sample, with ratings spanning five-star and three-star categories. That is too little evidence to establish consistent strengths, concerns or reasons for differing views. No customer comments are supplied, so the ratings alone cannot indicate how listeners respond to the book’s treatment of beauty bias or its narration.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Problem with Pretty about?
It examines how beauty norms and social biases shape perceptions of appearance and self-worth, drawing on research and personal experiences.
Who wrote and narrates this audiobook?
The listed author is Allycin Powell-Hicks and the narrator is A'rese Emokpae.
How long is the audiobook?
The listed listening length is 6 hours and 7 minutes.
Is this an abridged edition?
The listing identifies it as unabridged.
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