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Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities
Pledged The Secret Life of Sororities
Author: Alexandra Robbins
A fast-paced, behind-the-scenes book that blows the lid off the intriguing world of mainstream sorority life - now a New York Times bestseller! Alexandra Robbins wanted to find out if the stereotypes about sorority girls were actually true, so she spent a year with a group of girls in a typical sorority. The sordid behavior of sorority girls ex...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780786888597
ISBN-10: 0786888598
Publication Date: 7/2005
Pages: 384
Rating:
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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3.2 stars, based on 266 ratings
Publisher: Hyperion
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities on + 20 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 12
Despite all its controversy, a fairly interesting insight into the world of sororities, and an even broader commentary on young college women today (coming from a sorority member myself). Part storytelling about a few main characters, part factual commentary on the state of student organizations.
Lin11879 avatar reviewed Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 11
This book was not really what I expected it to be. It had a lot more historical and social discussion than I had anticipated. I thought it would be written more like a memoir of the experience the writer had. It was interesting, but I did occasionally find myself getting bored. It definitely had some shocking stories, and I think was occasionally biased and preachy, but overall was fairly balanced in its representation of sorority life.
reviewed Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities on + 21 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 8
I loved this book. It presented sororities and the Greek system in a well rounded and interesting manner. Through interviews with actual members of sororities, Robbins gets a first hand look at the good, bad and ugly sides of sorority life. A fascinating and interesting read.
castelli avatar reviewed Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities on + 11 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Robbins goes undercover and writes what she is secretly told, and what she secretly observes, and then uncovers everything bad about sorority, fraternity, and greek-life.

As a sorority girl, I was interested to see what our "truth" really is. As I was reading this, I was furious at the stereotypes she claims to be sorority-wide. But, because of how angry I was, I couldn't stop reading!

A must read for sorority girls!

Interesting book to read, and I'm sure some chapters really are like her examples.. but read with an open mind!
GowerMeower avatar reviewed Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities on + 179 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 7
Am investigative view of sorority life by an author who followed around sisters for one year. I found the book to be unbiased and well written. It's an interesting look from a sociology standpoint, particularly the things girls do for acceptance and following along within the group mentality without even realizing it, even if they know it is wrong or immoral.
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reviewed Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities on
An interesting look at what we all probably already knew about Pan Hell groups. I would recommend it as a good read-- not great.
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I had not heard about the controversy surrounding this book but when I picked it up, it looked interesting. I am not a sorority member--and actually never understood the entire concept. I did not find the book to be unbiased, even though I mostly agreed when the author started letting her's poke through. I did not find the book to be interesting, either. It was a chore to keep the characters straight because I did not find them interesting or engaging. Overall, I found it boring to read. Yes, I admit I was looking for a sensational slam against sority life. The author did make some important points about women and self-esteem but she could have accomplished that in a two page essay. I am happy to pass this on to someone who might get more out of it.
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funny and real


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