{"product_id":"the-truth-will-set-you-free-but-first-it-will-piss-you-off-thoughts-on-life-love-and-rebellion-gloria-steinem","title":"The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion;  Gloria Steinem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA beautifully illustrated collection of Gloria Steinem's most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with an introduction and essays by the feminist activist herself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor decades--and especially now, in these times of crisis--people around the world have found guidance, humor, and unity in Gloria Steinem's gift for creating quotes that offer hope and inspire action. From her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem's words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCovering topics from relationships (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Many are looking for the right person. Too few are trying to be the right person.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) to the patriarchy (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Men are liked better when they win. Women are liked better when they lose. This is how the patriarchy is enforced every day.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e) and activism (\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRevolutions, like trees, grow from the bottom up.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e), this is the definitive collection of Steinem's words on what matters most. Steinem sees quotes as \"the poetry of everyday life,\" so she also has included a few favorites from friends, including bell hooks, Flo Kennedy, and Michelle Obama, in this book that will make you want to laugh, march, and create some quotes of your own. In fact, at the end of the book, there's a special space for readers to add their own quotes and others they've found inspiring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is both timeless and timely. It is a gift of hope from Steinem to readers, and a book to share with friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctober 29, 2019\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGloria Marie Steinem (born March 25, 1934) is an American feminist, journalist, and social and political activist who became nationally recognized as a leader of, and media spokeswoman for, the women's liberation movement in the late 1960s and 1970s. A prominent writer and key counterculture era political figure, Steinem has founded many organizations and projects and has been the recipient of many awards and honors. She was a columnist for New York magazine and co-founded Ms. magazine. In 1969, she published an article, \" After Black Power, Women's Liberation\", which, along with her early support of abortion rights, catapulted her to national fame as a feminist leader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2005, Steinem worked alongside Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan to co-found the Women's Media Center, an organization that works to amplify the voices of women in the media through advocacy, media and leadership training, and the creation of original content. Steinem currently serves on the board of the organization. She continues to involve herself in politics and media affairs as a commentator, writer, lecturer, and organizer, campaigning for candidates and reforms and publishing books and articles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FREEAIR Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45550836547906,"sku":"","price":7.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/8735\/3154\/files\/trutrh.jpg?v=1689045795","url":"https:\/\/shop.freeairbooks.com\/products\/the-truth-will-set-you-free-but-first-it-will-piss-you-off-thoughts-on-life-love-and-rebellion-gloria-steinem","provider":"FREEAIR Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}