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Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions ebook written by gloria steinem. Steinems truly personal writing is here, from the humorous. Steinems most diverse and timeless collection of essays are found here, from the humorous expose i was a playboy bunny to the moving tribute to her mother. In a series of diarylike entries, she reveals an ugly underside of a sexual revolution that hefner populated with women dressed in revealing costumes and men who ogled them. Gloria steinem, outrageous acts and everyday rebellions. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions owlet book kindle edition by gloria steinem author format. Steinem along with artist and activist faviana rodriguez were interviewed by lauren. Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions is a book of essays, most of which were written decades ago, and include relevant updates to keep the reader up to date on what the current state of affairs are.

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Covering two decadesfrom the early sixties to the early eightiesthe pieces in gloria steinems diverse, stimulating, and oftenprescient first collection dare to. Steinem helped create new york magazine in the 1960s, and in the 1970s. Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions by gloria steinem ebook. In her new york times bestselling book, outrageous acts and everyday rebellions, steinem returns readers to that very assignment. Emma watson recommends gloria steinems outrageous acts and. Steinem points out in her introduction, some of these updates. Steinem s most diverse and timeless collection of essays are found here, from the humorous expose i was a playboy bunny to the moving tribute to her mother. This is steinem at her most provocativeand most compassionate. Gloria steinem is the author of several bestselling books. Outrageous acts and everyday rebellions is gloria steinem s most diverse and timeless collection of essays.

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