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Steinem, Gloria

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ISBN 10: 1911632590 ISBN 13: 9781911632597

Casa editrice: Allen and Unwin Book Publishers, 2019

Riassunto

An illustrated collection of Gloria Steinem's most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with an introduction and essays by the feminist activist herself 'When the path is dark, Gloria's words light the way forward.' - Natalie Portman For decades, people around the world have found guidance, humour and unity in Gloria Steinem's gift for creating quotes that offer hope and inspire action. From her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem's words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together. Covering topics from relationships ('Many are looking for the right person. Too few are trying to be the right person.') to the patriarchy ('Men are liked better when they win. Women are liked better when they lose. This is how the patriarchy is enforced every day.' ) and activism ('Revolutions, like trees, grow from the bottom up.' ), this book will make you want to laugh, march and create quotes of your own. The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off! is both timeless and timely, a gift of hope from Steinem to readers, and a book to share with friends. 'Gloria has a profound knack for expressing ideas in ways that stick with you.' - Emma Watson

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Informazioni sull?autore

Gloria Steinem is a writer, political activist and feminist organiser. She was a founder of New York and Ms. magazines, and has authored many books, including My Life on the Road, Moving Beyond Words, Revolution from Within and Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions. The organisations she co-founded include the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Women's Media Center and Equality Now. She has also produced documentaries, most recently, with Amy Richards, Woman, for VICELAND, a series on global violence against women. In 2013, President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. gloriasteinem.com; Facebook/GloriaSteinem; Twitter: @GloriaSteinem

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Gloria Steinem's most powerful and pithy quotes, with reflections and an introduction by the feminist icon herself, in a stunningly illustrated collection.

An illustrated collection of Gloria Steinem's most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with an introduction and essays by the feminist activist herself

'When the path is dark, Gloria's words light the way forward.' - Natalie Portman

For decades, people around the world have found guidance, humour and unity in Gloria Steinem's gift for creating quotes that offer hope and inspire action. From her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem's words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together.

Covering topics from relationships ('Many are looking for the right person. Too few are trying to be the right person.') to the patriarchy ('Men are liked better when they win. Women are liked better when they lose. This is how the patriarchy is enforced every day.' ) and activism ('Revolutions, like trees, grow from the bottom up.' ), this book will make you want to laugh, march and create quotes of your own.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Allen and Unwin Book Publishers
• Data di pubblicazione: 2019
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1911632590
• ISBN 13: 9781911632597
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Disegnatore: Baker Samantha Dion
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 161
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile