In an interview with npr, she admitted that she kept. Gloria steinem writer, activist, organizer, and one of the most inspiring leaders in the world now tells a story she has never told before, a candid account of how her early years led her to live an ontheroad kind of life, traveling, listening to p. Let there be laughter a treasury of great jewish humor and what it all means by michael krasny. As a young journalist in the early 1960s, gloria steinem famously went undercover as a playboy bunny. Rebecca solnit once again tackles gender bias in npr. In her new book, revolution from within, steinem departs from her usual straightforward discussions about women and society, and she examines the link between personal selfesteem and outward issues such as feminism. Rose byrne explains who she transformed into iconic feminist gloria steinem for fx and hulus mrs. Books by gloria steinem author of my life on the road. Steinems new book is called the truth will set you free. I had no intention of missing one of my alltime favorite female pioneers. If youve ever wondered what it might be like to sit down with ms.
Theres a wonderful book by judith herman in which she compares the trauma experienced by veterans in war to the veterans of domestic violence, and discovers that. In todays polarizing political climate where gender, economic and cultural inequities are dividing a nation, be sure to join handler and steinem as they engage in a spirited discussion about. Steinems first book in more than twenty years, is a warmly companionable look back at nearly five decades as itinerant feminist organizer and standardbearer. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read my life on the road. Gloria steinem gloria steinem, activist in the womens movement, answers three questions about stein men, that is people who fill steins with beer, or.
I recently caught up with gloria to talk about her new memoir, my life on the road, which has become a new york times bestseller. Wolitzers new novel centers on a legendary feminist and the young. Gloria steinemwriter, activist, organizer, and one of the m. Gloria steinem travels widely as a feminist activist, organizer, writer and lecturer. Gloria steinem dishes on her first book in 20 years. Her critical work stamped out a place for herself in the widescale feminist movement. In this conversation, gloria steinem the 79yearold activist, author and 20 recipient of the presidential medal of freedom reflects on her personal life growing up in toledo, ohio, and her political awakening during the most radical decade of the 20th century, while discussing the obstacles and opportunities that continue to shape the lives of american families today. She travels in this and other countries as an organizer and lecturer and is a frequent media spokeswoman on issues of equality. Steinem s first book in more than twenty years, is a warmly companionable look back at nearly five decades as itinerant feminist organizer and standardbearer. Inside gloria steinems month as an undercover playboy. The noted feminist has been on tour promoting a new book, my life on the road, which she insists is. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the.
Gloria steinem talks about her new book, modern feminism and going undercover at the playboy mansion. From her humble ohio childhood, gloria steinem grew up to become an acclaimed journalist, trailblazing feminist, and one of the most visible, passionate leaders and spokeswomen of the womens rights movement in the late 20 th and early 21 st centuries. Npr coverage of my life on the road by gloria steinem. In this interview gloria steinem presents her her core ideas related to broadly understood feminism in a very straightforward way. Gloria steinem wrote a memoir and titled it my life on the road. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of. Gloria steinem says feminism hasnt changed since the 60s. Steinems new book is called the truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. Aug 07, 2011 feminist icon on politics in the age of sarah palin and michele bachmann. The noted feminist has been on tour promoting a new book, my life on the road, which she insists.
Book excerpt details a lifetime fighting for womens rights. Gloria steinem gloria steinem, activist in the womens movement, answers three questions about stein men, that is people who fill steins with beer, or bartenders. I was intrigued to read her personal account, thinking that i would get the chance to delve into the heart and soul of a. Mar 08, 2017 to honor this continuing, passionate fight for womens rights, were revisiting an interview from the may 1984 issue of interview where gloria steinem, an iconic face of the feminist movement, speaks to philanthropist carolyn farb about her fellow feminists, personal life, and the publications she started that have affected the lives of. You see, you get the sense and rightly so that in the pieces produced by steinem.
The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you. Writer, feminist, organizer, and the founder of ms. America follows the epic battle between phyllis schlafly on one side and a battery of 1970s feminist. Gaily sheehy interviews gloria steinem gloria steinem on. Steinem for a casual dinner, this disarmingly intimate book gives a pretty good idea.
One thing ive noted that has been repeated in discussions on feminism is that there have been waves of feminism one book, written for adults, noted that the first wave was in the 1960s, which ignores the entire womens sufferage wave that established the right of women to vote. Having read gloria steinems biography and a few pieces that she had written for ms magazine i was pleasantly surprised with salamishah tillets interview with gloria steinem. When i saw the name gloria steinem on the city arts and lectures mailer also known as the npr interviews, i immediately phoned in for my ticket. Steinem is a writer, lecturer, political activist, feminist organizer and role model whose accomplishments are staggering. She famously went undercover to work as a playboy bunny in the 60s, cofounded ms. Gloria steinem is a writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer. A book of selfesteem, outrageous acts and everyday rebellions, moving beyond words, and marilyn. Interview with gloria steinem on equality, her new memoir. Steinem used her skills as a journalist to inform and influence public opinion about the need for womens liberation, a movement that advocated equality among men and women.
November 2, 2019 well ask the feminist icon three questions about stein men, that is people who fill up beer steins. Apr 15, 2020 the famous feminist gloria steinem is portrayed by rose byrne on fx and hulus new miniseries, mrs. Gloria steinem is a writer, author, activist and feminist icon who travels widely to raise awareness for the gender equity causes she helped pioneer. May 15, 2017 gloria steinem, 83 disputes in a new interview that the 35yearold first daughter is a feminist, as she claims. Interview with gloria steinem on equality, her new memoir, and more by marianne schnall. Visit gloria steinems new, official web site biography. Oct 26, 2015 at 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender as she approached 60, the cofounder of ms. Nov 02, 2019 gloria steinem has been a leading activist in the womens movement for decades. Gloria steinem blasts feminist ivanka trump daily mail online. Trailblazing feminist gloria steinem is an acclaimed journalist and one of the. On hearing yet another invocation of the power of womens voices, it is. His book men in groups was supposed to prove the biological superiority of men as hunters and the subservient purpose of women as breeders. How gloria steinem became the worlds most famous feminist. Jul 11, 2011 the year of davids illness and death was transformative.
Oct 17, 2015 t he pope is in town the morning i visit gloria steinem, staying a few blocks from her on the east side of manhattan, a fact that tickles the 81yearold activist. It is a gift of hope from steinem to readers, and a book to share with friends. Ive interviewed gloria steinem several times over the years, and she always provides powerful insights and inspiration. A closer look at gloria steinems early life and work. Dec 02, 2015 gloria steinem shares what she learned on the road at 81, gloria steinem is still going strong.
As a writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist. My life on the road by gloria steinem the boston globe. Gloria steinem is not going to change her tune at this late date to placate a. That year was filled with such flatout, unalloyed emotionhe made me real, in some sense. Gloria steinem, in full gloria marie steinem, born march 25, 1934, toledo, ohio, u. In one of the essays she wonders what if freud were female.
T he pope is in town the morning i visit gloria steinem, staying a few blocks from her on the east side of manhattan, a fact that tickles the 81yearold activist. Her books include the bestsellers revolution from within. Interview with gloria steinem the legendary feminist icon sheds light on the structural and cultural barriers that have held women back and shares her advice on how to tap into your inner leader this interview is an excerpt from what will it take to make a woman president. Gloria steinem sat down with to talk about her new book the truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. Whenever i read a book by gloria steinem, i feel inspired, motivated, but even more, i feel understood. If theres a woman who can say shes lived a full life, itd be gloria steinem, 81, the feminist icon.
Feminist icon gloria steinem, who had an illegal abortion when she was 22 years old, dedicated her most recent book to the doctor who performed that procedure for her steinem s book my life on the road, which recounts her lifetime of travel and activism, opens with a dedication to dr. My life on the road ebook written by gloria steinem. Gloria steinem shares what she learned on the road. Gloria steinem on her new book, radicalization, and greta. Nov 11, 2015 as a young journalist in the early 1960s, gloria steinem famously went undercover as a playboy bunny. Steinem fit the bunny mold and no actual interviews were needed.
Gloria steinem blasts feminist ivanka trump daily mail. Apr 03, 2017 in todays polarizing political climate where gender, economic and cultural inequities are dividing a nation, be sure to join handler and steinem as they engage in a spirited discussion about. Up first, my interview with gloria steinem, recorded in october. Earlier, we met with steinem in her dressing room at northrop, trying not to think about the fact that this elegant woman in a red blazer and leather pants was the gloria steinem. She talked about her book, and her life, with kerri miller as part of the talking volumes series in the fall of 2016. The year of davids illness and death was transformative. John sharpe, the doctor who helped steinem end a pregnancy in london in 1957. In the early pages of her new book, my life on the road, ms. Feminist activist and author gloria steinem introduces her new book, moving beyond words.
Feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands. Your book revolution from within deals with an issue that i think is huge for young women, as well as women my age and beyond, which is self esteem. And so many people wrote and carried on and lobbied and so on that the comic book company that owned wonder woman did finally make her. She estimates shes spent at least half of her time on the road for more than. The dedication in gloria steinem s new book will sock you in the gut. This is the touching dedication in gloria steinems new book. Gloria steinem, 83 disputes in a new interview that the 35yearold first daughter is a feminist, as she claims. Oct 27, 2015 gloria steinem recently opened up about an illegal abortion she had as a young woman and what inspired her to finally speak up. Oct 29, 2015 this is the touching dedication in gloria steinems new book. Womens rights activist gloria steinem speaks with kerri. Gloria steinem dedicates book to the doctor who changed.
A closer look at gloria steinem s early life and work. Well ask the feminist icon three questions about stein men, that is people who fill up beer steins. Gloria steinem was one of the most prominent faces of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 70s. My life on the road npr coverage of my life on the road by gloria steinem. Meg wolitzer traces the arc of the feminist movement in. Gloria steinem recently opened up about an illegal abortion she had as a young woman and what inspired her to finally speak up. Emma watson interviews gloria steinem for her online book club. Steinem also dedicated her book, my life on the road, to the doctor who performed her abortion, dr. Timestalks chelsea handler and gloria steinem youtube. From the host of npr affiliates forum with michael krasny, a compendium of jewish jokes that packs the punches with hilarious riff after riff and also offers a window into jewish culture. But my life on the road is less about establishing steinems street cred than it is a touching appreciation of her parents, especially her larger than life father, who let his eight.
Oct 29, 2015 the dedication in gloria steinems new book will sock you in the gut. In fact, i was so intent on seeing gloria that when i took my seat that evening, it was a complete surprise to me she was not actually the main speaker. Jan 23, 2016 before reading gloria steinems memoir life on the road, i knew relatively little about the renowned feminist journalist and activist, other than that she infamously went undercover as a playboy bunny in the 1960s. Solnit opens her new book, recollections of my nonexistence, which examines these.
Gloria steinems new memoir reveals a heartbreaking. Gloria steinem on getting an illegal abortion at 22 huffpost. My evening with gloria steinem and letty cottin pogrebin. Although it was published long after his death, the authors dedication. The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.
A book of selfesteem, in which she connects internal strength and consciousness to. How rose byrne transformed into gloria steinem for mrs. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender. Eightyone is an age that i think is someone elses age, steinem tells fresh airs terry gross. But my life on the road is less about establishing steinem s street cred than it is a touching appreciation of her parents, especially her larger than life father, who let his eight. Gloria steinems newest book, my life on the road, hit stores on oct.
Gloria steinem, writer, author, activist and feminist icon. At 81, feminist gloria steinem finds herself free of the demands of gender as she approached 60, the cofounder of ms. Gloria steinem and emma watson in conversation youtube. The dedication in gloria steinems new book will sock you.