What Women Want

I read this book and was continually astounded by the recent history the author talks about from personal experience. It was amazing to read about what politicians said and did just 20 years ago. I knew the women's movement had made great gains in the last 40 years but I didn't realise to what extent women were discriminated against (and still are) and mistreated UNDER THE LAW. It was a very educational and enjoyable read. Everyone born after the mid-70's should read it so they'll really appreciate the gains of women and minorities in the last 30 years and will be energized to fight for real equality.I did find it interesting that the author talked so little about her husband and sometimes I'd start wondering if she was still married. But she states that she wanted her personal life to remain personal and that made her think twice about becoming president of NOW and discouraged her from running for public office, so it would only follow that her book wouldn't be full of details about her personal life. As to her sexuality, apart from it being personal, she doesn't like women to be defined in the public eye by their sexuality, so why should she promote that by discussing it with the readers of her book. The book is about her activism and work for women's rights, and it doesn't matter what else she does with her life.