Letters to a Young Feminist(cloth)

by Phyllis Chesler

Book Overview

Letters to a Young Feminist is a visionary message from a leading feminist to the next generation of feminists, both women and men. Phyllis Chesler discusses basic aspects of feminism, explains... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1568580932
• ISBN13: 9781568580937
• Release Date: December 1997
• Publisher: Seal Press (CA)
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

A wonderful source of wisdom, advice and knowledge

I came across this book while browsing the section on feminist literature (for teenagers). I ordered it immediately and read it eagerly. I must even admit I walked into a couple of lampposts while reading it in the street... I loved it. I felt identified with much of what I read and I thought a lot about the advice, insight and "life lessons" the author provides. I believe she has managed to give a critical and honest perspective of the mistakes and achievements of the previous generations of feminists. I think that such a perspective is determinant to help the new generations find their path, their way and their place in the Women's Movement. We are so used to accepting society the way it is that we sometimes forget to question what is established or to adopt a critical view towards what is expected and required from us. Reading this book, I was able to understand what has been done and what is still left to do. It also helped me to learn what my generation could do and how and when it can act. So, I can say that "Letters to a Young Feminist" has been a major influence on me. I was 16 when I read it (I'm 18 now) and I believe it can be a very positive influence for other teenagers (girls and boys) and adults. Don't hesitate to buy it!

I wish I had read this sooner.

Phyllis Chesler reminds the third wave precisely what feminism is and why it is so vitally important that feminists not lose sight of their goals. She presents the second wave's foundation and history in a manner that does not require the reader to be versed in feminist thought, all the while outlining their successes and failures. Her suggestions and warnings are composed from the wisdom of experience not merely as a to-do list. This might possibly be the third wave's defining moment: a volume of wealth is contained within these pages, and one must choose to do more than just read it.