First published 2000
In the new millennium, women face a world in flux. Orenstein listens in as 200 women, ages 25-45, grapple with the ever-evolving realms of ambition, love, motherhood, and identity. Their candid voices reveal the challenges of balancing personal and professional fulfillment in a culture still evolving. As these women navigate uncertain paths, their stories offer a vivid, intimate portrait of womanhood today.
Genres: gender-studies, american, feminism, contemporary, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, intimate
Setting: United States
Period: 21st-century
336 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday