The Problem with Pretty: Beauty, Bias and the Surprising Science of Good Looks — Unabridged Audiobook
Surprising Good Looks Unabridged: The Problem with Pretty is Allycin Powell-Hicks’s audiobook about beauty standards, bias, and how social ideas of appearance can affect self-worth. It combines science and psychology with personal experiences and women’s stories, and describes practical tools for rethinking beauty norms.
At a glance
- Examines how social norms and visual biases shape ideas of beauty and self-worth.
- Draws on science-based research, psychology, personal experiences, and women’s stories.
- The listing describes practical tools for moving away from chasing conventional beauty standards.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The unabridged audiobook format offers a defined listening length of just over six hours.
- Its combination of psychology and personal stories may appeal to listeners seeking both conceptual discussion and lived perspectives.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Format | Audiobook |
|---|---|
| Edition | Unabridged |
| Listening length | 6 hours and 7 minutes |
| Language | English |
| Publication date | June 2, 2026 |
| Author | Allycin Powell-Hicks |
|---|---|
| Narrator | A'rese Emokpae |
| Publisher | Legacy Lit |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Listeners interested in beauty standards, social bias, and their effects on self-worth.
- Those looking for an audiobook that combines psychology, research, and personal stories.
Less suited to
- Listeners seeking a practical beauty or makeup guide rather than a discussion of social perceptions and self-worth.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate ratings lean favorable, though the smaller rating sample also includes a notable three-star share. Ratings alone do not explain listeners’ reasons or establish how the audiobook’s discussion or narration works for a particular buyer.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Problem with Pretty about?
It explores how beauty norms and mental shortcuts shape perceptions of appearance and self-worth, drawing on research, psychology, and personal experiences.
Who wrote and narrates the audiobook?
The listed author is Allycin Powell-Hicks, and the listed narrator is A'rese Emokpae.
How long is the audiobook?
The listing gives a listening length of 6 hours and 7 minutes.
Is this edition abridged?
The listing identifies the audiobook as unabridged.
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