Unfinished Business: A Democrat and a Republican Take on the 10 Most Important Issues Women Face

by Julianne Malveaux and Deborah Perry

Book Overview

In this stimulating and provocative exchange of opinions, Democrat Dr. Julianne Malveaux and Republican Deborah Perry debate everything from reproductive rights, childcare, taxes, and the economy to crime and violence, education, and equal pay and benefits. Unfinished Businesscritically examines the ten issues women care about most, offering a spirited debate from two perspectives. As divisive and polarizing as these issues may become, Malveaux and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399528083
• ISBN13: 9780399528088
• Release Date: September 2002
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Every woman should read this book

I saw Julianne Malveaux mix it up after the BET Trent Lott interview and I went online to find out about anything she had written. This book is great! She explains why she is liberal, about all the things that have shaped her views, and why the government should play a role to providing a safety net to the disadvantaged. I really admire this woman. She needs her own television show, and to have her work more widely distributed.In my opinion, Deborah Perry is no match for Dr. Malveaux, but she seems to be an interesting woman who presents her point of view intelligently. Their views mesh well on globalization, and their sharpest differences are clear in the chapters on equal pay and on education. I don't see how any thinking woman can agree with Ms. Perry, but I appreciate her willingness to put her views out there.Three cheers to Julianne Malveaux -- I think that she has initiated a conversation that stretches and expands all of our thinking about women's issues. Cheers, too, to Deborah Perry for going toe to toe with Dr. Malveaux.Every woman should read this book and share it with her friends. It helped me clarify my views, and it reminded me how important it is to be involved in political work.

An outstanding and well-written book.

A fascinating look at the top issues that are at the forefront of the political spectrum. Ms. Perry and Dr. Malveaux have written exceptional analyses of the issues that face women and how to go about getting more involved. I highly recommend this book, extremely thought-provoking and well-versed for both sides of the political platform.

A Great Book that Makes a Difference

This book is a MUST read for all women (and men) who care about the important issues that confront us all -- including the economy, equal pay, education, the environment, and work and family issues. Malveaux's and Perry's frank and engaging dialogue is both informative and inspiring. In addition, at the end of each chapter, they give great resources for women who want to know what they can do to get involved at the local, state or federal levels. Incredible! Look forward to hearing more from these women.

Deborah Perry is the Next Cokie Roberts

This book has a very readable,interesting and enjoyable political analysis. It is a good opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the most important issues facing us today. It is also nice to have two perspectives on the issues in one place so that you can draw your own conclusions. I was interested in the book because I had seen Deborah Perry on MSNBC and wanted to hear more from her. The high quality of her political analysis makes me think she will be the next Cokie Roberts!

WHAT A GREAT IDEA

Most of the time you can't get all the nuances in the political back and forth that sometimes passes for debate on television. This book is a printed version of the debate. it is both far more absorbing, and it captures some of the details that televison overlooks. Not only have I enjoyed this book, but I find the resource lists at the end of each chapter useful. But I'll admit, it hasn't changed my mind about anything. I pikced up this book because I am a liberal Malveaux fan, and I remain so. I heard Malveaux and Perry on NPR, though, and I was intrigued by Ms. Perry, and by Dr. Malveaux's assertion that we on the left need to know what (and how) the enemy is thinking. This is absorbing, thought-provoking, useful. The collaboration is a great idea.