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Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton Lucile Davis A brief biography of the staunch supporter of women's rights who helped plan the historic Woman's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848. OL14873126W
She was a Booklegger She was a Booklegger Toni Samek,Moyra Lang She Was a Booklegger: Remembering Celeste West is a compilation of reflections and tales from friends and other admirers who were influenced and inspired by this larger than life feminist librarian, … OL15455779W
Contributions of women Contributions of women Ruth Firestone Brin Biographies of American women whose activities in the area of social reform made a positive impact on our society. OL17885494W
Ich folgte meinem Stern Ich folgte meinem Stern Regula Bochsler Margarethe Hardegger (1882–1963) war klug, mutig und radikal. Sie wusste, was sie wollte: Gerechtigkeit, Emanzipation, Freiheit. Sie war die erste Arbeitersekretärin des Schweizerischen Gewerkschafts… OL18203057W
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton Jan Gleiter A biography of one of the first leaders of the women's rights movement, whose work led to the adoption of the nineteenth amendment--women's right to vote. OL1842012W
The scarlet sisters The scarlet sisters Myra MacPherson Describes the adventures of two sisters who tried to overcome the male-dominated social norms of the late nineteenth century and achieved a remarkable list of firsts, including the first woman-run br… OL19708345W
Testament of experience Testament of experience Vera Brittain In *Testament of Youth*, one of the most famous and best loved autobiographies of the First World War, Very Brittain wrote both a heartbreaking record of those agonizing years and a loving memorial t… OL1971472W
The invention of wings The invention of wings Sue Monk Kidd Hetty "Handful" Grimké, an urban slave in early nineteenth century Charleston, yearns for life beyond the suffocating walls that enclose her within the wealthy Grimké household. The Grimké's daughter… OL19976144W
Florynce "Flo" Kennedy Florynce "Flo" Kennedy Sherie M. Randolph Often photographed in a cowboy hat with her middle finger held defiantly in the air, Florynce "Flo" Kennedy (1916-2000) left a vibrant legacy as a leader of the Black Power and feminist movements. T… OL20015355W
Feminism for The 99% Feminism for The 99% Tithi Bhattacharya,Nancy Fraser,Cinzia Arruzza Unaffordable housing, poverty wages, inadequate healthcare, border policing, climate change—these are not what you ordinarily hear feminists talking about. But aren’t they the biggest issues for the … OL21358392W
A burst of light A burst of light Jen Keenan,Audre Lorde,Sonia Sanchez Winner of the 1988 Before Columbus Foundation National Book Award, this path-breaking collection of essays is a clarion call to build communities that nurture our spirit. Lorde announces the need for… OL2191783W
Into the paradox Into the paradox Toni A. H. McNaron "As a practicing Catholic and feminist scholar, Toni McNaron embraces the seemingly unresolvable and accepts the inherent paradox arising from her preference for conservative spiritual practices whil… OL24272144W
Inventing herself Inventing herself Elaine Showalter "With sources as diverse as A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Scream 2, Inventing Herself is an expansive and timely exploration of women who possess a boundless determination to alter the wor… OL24679403W
Fight Back and Win Fight Back and Win Gloria Allred The World-renowned women's rights attorney and civil rights advocate shares empowering life lessons learned from her career fighting on the front lines for victims' rights Fearless lawyer, feminist, … OL275757W
The Golden Notebook The Golden Notebook Doris Lessing The story of the inner and outer life of Anna, a young writer, single mother and member of the Communist Party, struggling with crises both in her domestic and political life, this book was hailed as… OL31259W
Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady Stanton Carol Hilgartner Schlank A biography of one of the first leaders in the women's rights movement, emphasizing her childhood. OL3256401W
Collected letters of a Renaissance feminist Collected letters of a Renaissance feminist Laura Cereta Renaissance writer Laura Cereta (1469–1499) presents feminist issues in a predominantly male venue—the humanist autobiography in the form of personal letters. Cereta's works circulated widely in Ital… OL3347196W
Going out of our minds Going out of our minds Sonia Johnson Chronicles Johnson's external political journeys and her internal transformations - and the vital connection between. OL3929891W
You come to Yokum You come to Yokum Carol Otis Hurst Twelve-year-old Frank witnesses his mother's struggles to muster support for women's right to vote even as the family's life is transformed by a year running a lodge in western Massachusetts in the e… OL451691W
Early feminists of colonial India Early feminists of colonial India Bharati Ray With reference to Bengal, India. OL4755558W
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