Summary
This is a collection of brash essays written by women in their 20s. Includes contributions from Jennifer DiMarco, Katie Roiphe, Rebecca Walker, and Veronica Chambers as well as trailblazers Naomi Wolf and Susan Faludi.
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"This zesty collection of essays . . . enlarges feminism’s self-image . . . it’s important that they be heard."
-- Publishers Weekly
"This is so real and so wonderful....What an obvious true summoning of our best, most faithful, and delighted, energies." -- June Jordan
"Reading this book will help women of all ages, colors, shapes and sizes figure out their agendas and empower themselves." -- Tabitha Soren
"Clear, personal, and true, "Listen Up" is like a consciousness-raising group between covers-only better because it builds on the past and races to the future. It should be read by every journalist who says there are no young feminists, every older reader who needs energy, and every younger one who needs company." -- Gloria Steinem
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Seal Pr
Published date: 2001
Edition: 2nd edition
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Weight: 0.95 pounds
Pages: 301
Publisher's Notes
A collection of essays explore such topics as feminist politics, sex, racism, careers, identity, and abortion.
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