My Diary Diary

Summary: This essay examines the different types of 'body work' displayed in the diaries of Dutch travel journalist Mary Pos, including daily activities, self-presentation, and interactions with other women's bodies. It also explores the application of Simone de Beauvoir's theories to Pos's diaries, as well as the process of becoming an intimate reader of the diaries. The intimate reader must be self-reflexive and critical in their reading position and analysis.