Gloria Steinem was no stranger to injustice even from a young age. Her mother, Ruth, having suffered a nervous breakdown at only 34, spent much of Gloria's childhood in and out of mental-...
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Author: Conkling, WinifredSummary:
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Author: Heilbrun, Carolyn G.Summary:
From one of America's most respected critics comes an acclaimed biography of the controversial feminist. Here, Heilbrun illuminates the life and explores the many facets of Steinem's complex life...
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Author: Steinem, GloriaSummary:
With cool humor and rich intellect, Gloria Steinem strips bare our social constructions of gender and race, explaining just how limiting these invented cultural identities can be. In the first of...
Genre: Essays, Social science -
Author: Crysdale, JoySummary:
Ten biographies of women reformers from around the world who have made a difference in the realms of politics, social equality, disability, and women’s rights. From the work of abolitionist...
Genre: Canadian nonfiction, Juvenile fiction -
Author: Walker, AliceSummary:
"Poetry is leading us," writes Alice Walker in The World Will Follow Joy. In this dazzling collection, the beloved writer offers over sixty new poems to incite and nurture contemporary...
Genre: Poetry -
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The funny, sad, super-honest, all-true story of Chelsea Handler's year of self-discovery-featuring a nerdily brilliant psychiatrist, a shaman, four Chow Chows, some well-placed security...
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Author: Warshaw, RobinSummary:
Robin Warshaw reveals shocking statistics and explores rape as a cultural phenomenon. This edition features an updated afterword and resources.
Genre: Psychology, Social science