First published 1994
Growing up in the 1950s South, writer Patricia Foster learned that a woman's worth was tied to her body. Decades later, she's shocked to find young students still struggling with the same issues - even after the women's movement. Foster curates a powerful anthology exploring the psychological and political aspects of women's bodies. Intimate first-person stories celebrate strong female forms, wrestle with aging and desire, and chart the complexities of body image. This collection of voices from literary luminaries is essential reading for any woman seeking to understand the relationship between her physical and emotional self.
Genres: gender-studies, feminism, non-fiction, 21st-century, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, social-commentary
Setting: South, United States
Period: 1950s, 20th-century
321 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday