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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

LIFE SO FAR

by Betty Friedan

On the personal side, a best-case scenario; on the political side, a brilliant thinker sets the adrenaline flowing all over... Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

REVIVING OPHELIA

by Mary Pipher

Serious and thoughtful material presented with the fluidity of good fiction—sure to appeal to parents, teachers, and anyone... Full review >

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BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BIG SEX, LITTLE DEATH

by Susie Bright

Surprisingly dry, uninspiring rendering of a potentially intriguing life story. Full review >

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HISTORY

WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGED

by Gail Collins

A revelatory book for readers of both sexes, and sure to become required reading for any American women’s-studies course. Full review >

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