The F-word discussion

Please let me know any books you want added to our shelf. I did research prior to adding books and I feel I have selected just about every feminist author I know of. The selections included fiction and non-fiction, I even included poetry. I have no idea on the content of the books listed so we will suffer or enjoy together!

Since we all have other interests and participate in other groups I thought best to do ONE read a month that way our time isn't monopolized and will allow for participation in this group.

How about this feminist dystopian book: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Topper

Elizabeth wrote: "How about this feminist dystopian book: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Topper"

Will add it to the shelf. Thank you for the suggestion - keep them coming!

From one of my favorite Latin America writers: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende

Elizabeth wrote: "From one of my favorite Latin America writers: Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende"

Will add. I added others by her as well. Thx Elizabeth

Elizabeth wrote: "How about this feminist dystopian book: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Topper"

This looks PHENOMENAL. Just added it to my TBR.

Bonus: it fulfills the women of genre fiction challenge I'm doing this year (12 books by new-to-me female authors of science fiction or fantasy).

Another suggestion: Something Fierce: Memoirs of a Revolutionary Daughter by Carmen Aguirre

Kara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "How about this feminist dystopian book: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Topper"

This looks PHENOMENAL. Just added it to my TBR.

Bonus: it fulfills the women of genre fi..."

It has been recommended to me by so many people whose opinions I respect that it has to be good!

Elizabeth wrote: "Kara wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "How about this feminist dystopian book: The Gate to Women's Country by Sheri S. Topper"

This looks PHENOMENAL. Just added it to my TBR.

Bonus: it fulfills the wome..."

Added to our shelf. Thx Elizabeth keep the suggestions coming

another suggestion: On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson, Author of Silent Spring
by William Souder

Elizabeth wrote: "another suggestion: On a Farther Shore: The Life and Legacy of Rachel Carson, Author of Silent Spring
by William Souder"

Excellent! I really enjoyed that book a lot. Def worth a reread and a wonderful opportunity for others to read too

and another: My Journey to Lhasa: The Classic Story of the Only Western Woman Who Succeeded in Entering the Forbidden City by Alexandra David-Néel

A great book, for women of colour especially, is The Bridge Called my Back by Cherrie Moraga.

Rowena wrote: "A great book, for women of colour especially, is The Bridge Called my Back by Cherrie Moraga."

Thx Rowena

Rowena wrote: "A great book, for women of colour especially, is The Bridge Called my Back by Cherrie Moraga."
Yes! It's been a while. Wouldn't mind rereading it.

Elizabeth wrote: "Rowena wrote: "A great book, for women of colour especially, is The Bridge Called my Back by Cherrie Moraga."
Yes! It's been a while. Wouldn't mind rereading it."

Same here, Elizabeth! It was truly enlightening.

More:)

Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday

The Ascent of Woman: A History of the Suffragette Movement and the Ideas Behind It

Are Women Human?

I am Your Sister: Collected and Unpublished Writings

Women, Race, and Class

Rowena wrote: "More:)

Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday

The Ascent of Woman: A History of the Suffragette Movement and the Ideas Behind It

Are Women Hum..."

Will add these to our shelf. Thanks so much Rowena great suggestions.

You're welcome:) I have many more but I don;t want to overwhelm everyone!

Rowena wrote: "You're welcome:) I have many more but I don;t want to overwhelm everyone!"

Yay!! Never enough! We just need to figure our if we want to do nominations-poll OR predetermined read. Will be sending email regarding this matter soon. Thanks so much for the suggestions - keep them coming :D

Okay:)

The Female Man

Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism

Rape is Rape: How Denial, Distortion, and Victim Blaming are Fueling a Hidden Acquaintance Rape Crisis

Feminism is for Everybody: Passionate Politics

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Black Feminist Anthropology: Theory, Politics, Prxis, and Poetics

Stone Butch Blues

Feminist Theory from Margin to Center

Rowena wrote: "Okay:)

The Female Man

Ain't I a Woman: Black Women and Feminism

Rape is Rape: How Denial, Distortion, and Victim Blaming are Fueling a Hidden Acquaintance Rape Crisis

Feminism is for Everybody..."

YOU are awesome Rowena!! Between you and Elizabeth we have excellent selections at our finger tips. Exciting !

Thank you, Mal! I'm so glad I could contribute:)

Rowena wrote: "Thank you, Mal! I'm so glad I could contribute:)"

Thanks a bunch Rowena your contribution is appreciated. Keep them coming! My TBR list is growing!!! Need more eyes!! 8-)

Suggested reading for newbies to feminist reading. These are a few of my favorites.

Adventure of the Black Lady
Awakening
Book of the City of Ladies
Declaration of the Rights of Women and the Female Citizen
Doll's House
Female Imagination
Feminine Mystique
Her Protection for Women
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Literary Women
Literature of Their Own
Madwoman in the Attic
The Wrongs of Woman
Room of One's Own
Second Sex
Tale of Joan of Arc
Three Guineas
Treasure of the City of Ladies
Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Woman with Prospects

May I suggest three books on my "to read list":
The Favored Daughter: One Woman's Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
Three Strong Women
Daughter Of Destiny: An Autobiography

Laurie wrote: "May I suggest three books on my "to read list":
The Favored Daughter: One Woman's Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
Three Strong Women
Daughter Of Destiny: An Autobiography"

Laurie, I added the books to our bookshelf. Great suggestions thank you. Keep 'em coming!

Hi all, I'm looking for business non-fiction with a feminist theme. Our women's network at work is getting together for book discussions. Any suggestions?

The ones currently on my list:
Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead
Glass Ceilings and 100-Hour Couples: What the Opt-Out Phenomenon Can Teach Us about Work and Family
Leadership and the Sexes: Using Gender Science to Create Success in Business

Taking On the Big Boys Why Feminism is Good for Families Business and the Nation

Talking from 9 to 5 Women and Men at Work

Nickle and Dimed



Will rack my brain for more suggestions Kara

Can't wait to take a look at the bookshelf and I just finished reading Lunatic Fringe. Anyone else read that one?

Coral wrote: "Can't wait to take a look at the bookshelf and I just finished reading Lunatic Fringe. Anyone else read that one?"

Hi Coral! Please feel free to suggest books for our shelf! I have not read Lunatic Fringe will add it to our shelf in the event others want to give it a read away from group read.

Mal wrote: "Coral wrote: "Can't wait to take a look at the bookshelf and I just finished reading Lunatic Fringe. Anyone else read that one?"

Hi Coral! Please feel free to suggest books for our shelf! I have ..."

I think it fits the group because it joins the werewolf legend with females/lesbians. hehe Who better to serve the moon? May be a little different but I liked the angle.

Coral wrote: "Mal wrote: "Coral wrote: "Can't wait to take a look at the bookshelf and I just finished reading Lunatic Fringe. Anyone else read that one?"

Hi Coral! Please feel free to suggest books for our she..."

I added it go our shelf. Thanks Coral!

Author Denise Kiernan has a recent/new work, The Girls of Atomic City: The Secret History of the Women Who Built WWII's Most Powerful Weapon, that would be a good addition to the F-word bookshelf.

I just finished this one. It also happens to be my 'Real World' bookclub selection for August. Hope that others who haven't discovered this book enjoy it as much as I did!

Thanks - CD

CD wrote: "Author Denise Kiernan has a recent/new work, The Girls of Atomic City: The Secret History of the Women Who Built WWII's Most Powerful Weapon, that would be a good addition to the F-word bookshelf.
..."

Will add this suggestion to our shelf CD. Thank you!

Mal wrote: "CD wrote: "Author Denise Kiernan has a recent/new work, The Girls of Atomic City: The Secret History of the Women Who Built WWII's Most Powerful Weapon, that would be a good addition to the F-word..."
You're welcome! And thank you.

Pope Joan?

Dear all,

I would recommend a fantastic book by Carolyn G. Heilbrun: WRITING A WOMAN'S LIFE
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48...
It was written in the 80s, but it is still relevant and very interesting!
Marija

Marija wrote: "Dear all,

I would recommend a fantastic book by Carolyn G. Heilbrun: WRITING A WOMAN'S LIFE
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48...
It was written in the 80s, but it is s..."

Thank you Marija. Will add it to the group shelf AND mine :D

I read a very interesting and entertaining short novel over the weekend.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

Very clever story about a young wife's battle for her sanity and personal freedoms amidst her controlling husband's desires for her "proper" health.

It's a must read if you haven't already.

Devlin wrote: "I read a very interesting and entertaining short novel over the weekend.

The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

Very clever story about a youn..."

GOOD one Devlin! Been wanting to read that one. Thx !

Sounds like a story I can relate to, I have always attracted CONTROL FREAKS. :D

LOL It is so well constructed and written that I immediately bought a collection of her short works, and one of her novels, .

I can't wait to read them and I think the group would like this feminist's works. :)

Devlin wrote: "LOL It is so well constructed and written that I immediately bought a collection of her short works, and one of her novels, [bookcov..."

Thank you Devlin!! Both appear to be wonderful

You're welcome, Mal. I thought I should contribute something to this wonderful club. :D

Devlin wrote: "You're welcome, Mal. I thought I should contribute something to this wonderful club. :D"

Awww THANK YOU Devlin, appreciate your support & friendship :D

THIS thread for general book/read suggestions (where you are now)

THIS thread & link is where you NOMINATE for GROUP READS
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

I Am Malala - Just saw her on Jon Stewart. Will make you cry! She was shot by the Taliban at 15 for speaking out about education for women.

Coral wrote: "I Am Malala - Just saw her on Jon Stewart. Will make you cry! She was shot by the Taliban at 15 for speaking out about education for women."

Great suggestion Coral

I'm actually taking a Women & Creativity class at my university so I thought I'd share the books we're reading this semester:

Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg
Marbles, by Ellen Forney (it's a graphic novel)
Bailey's Cafe, by Gloria Naylor
The New Moon's Arms, by Nalo Hopkinson

All the books have to do with the power and creativity of women, strong female characters, feminism, etc. They are all worth reading!

We've also covered a bit of feminism in my Fiction class, including some of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's work, which I highly recommend, and Miles from Nowhere by Nami Mun. Really great book about a young girl struggling to survive.

Laura wrote: "I'm actually taking a Women & Creativity class at my university so I thought I'd share the books we're reading this semester:

Lean In, by Sheryl Sandberg
Marbles, by Ellen Forney (it's a graphic n..."

Thank you for sharing Laura, really appreciate the book suggestions.