--- product_id: 6363813 title: "The Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty Paperback – October 8, 1999" brand: "yona zeldis mcdonough" price: "¥4536" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/6363813-the-barbie-chronicles-a-living-doll-turns-forty-paperback-october store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty Paperback – October 8, 1999 **Brand:** yona zeldis mcdonough **Price:** ¥4536 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty Paperback – October 8, 1999 by yona zeldis mcdonough - **How much does it cost?** ¥4536 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/6363813-the-barbie-chronicles-a-living-doll-turns-forty-paperback-october) ## Best For - yona zeldis mcdonough enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yona zeldis mcdonough brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Barbie Chronicles: A Living Doll Turns Forty Paperback – October 8, 1999 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71TVsq4MHnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book *by T***I on Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014* This book presents a wonderful blend of creative discussions of Barbies. It blends poetry with personal essays to provide an educational overview of the different conversations surrounding Barbie. Unlike many books, this one presents essays on both sides of the debate for a nice well-rounded discussion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Love it *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2019* Love it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Morgan's Review *by M***H on Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2004* The Barbie Chronicles was an interesting book to read but keep in mind that it is all about Barbie. There is a good amount of information on her, such as when she was first put on the market, the reaction from the consumers, and the major conflicts Barbie caused. It is incredible to see how much a doll can impact a culture. Barbie caused feminists to become angered at the way they (women) were being inappropriately portrayed. The major dislike of Barbie was her unrealistic look. She was and is very skinny, busty, blond, blue eyed, and at the beginning only white. This sent shock waves through the country. Some parents really had no problem with Barbie, and others wanted to burn her. It was considered a controversial doll to many. The way in which The Barbie Chronicles was written kept my attention because it was unique. Or it was at least unique to me because it was all in essay form. When reading this book you get all different degrees of attachment to Barbie. You get the impression that there are people out there that absolutely love Barbie and seem to almost dedicate their lives to collecting her and then there is the complete opposite. By the complete opposite I mean that there are people that despise Barbie so much they wouldn't even allow the thought of her in their house. The people that do this are almost always parents and they give an array of different excuses for not allowing Barbie into their homes. All the various excuses come down to the same thing, Barbie's figure. If anyone has a qualm with Barbie it is usually due to the fact that she is deathly skinny and no one wants their kids, especially their daughters around that.Personally I don't think that playing with Barbie will automatically make you a person consumed by the materialistic nature demonstrated by Barbie. When I was younger I remember playing with Barbie and having a blast but it wasn't like that was the only toy I owned. I enjoyed playing with Barbie's and when I had to part with them it didn't leave me emotionally scared or anything.So I enjoyed The Barbie Chronicles but I don't think it is for everyone because all the essays in one way or another directly relate to Barbie. When I first embarked upon reading The Barbie Chronicles I had all intentions of using it in order to illustrate that Barbie was a tool used by men to exploit and objectify women but when I completed it I wasn't so sure anymore. Yes, it is true that Barbie doesn't exactly seem like she would make women happy about being themselves since she is "perfect," but reading about how it impacted many people changes that. This book explores many things like why women feel the way they do. Many times throughout the book the possibility of there being other contributing factors that cause women to feel inadequate are displayed. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/6363813-the-barbie-chronicles-a-living-doll-turns-forty-paperback-october](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/6363813-the-barbie-chronicles-a-living-doll-turns-forty-paperback-october) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-06*