Whoa! I was just thinking a couple days ago about how much The Women's Room influenced my view of what it means to be a wife and mother. At least she lived a long life!
Both "The Women's Room" and "Her Mother's Keeper" have been, and will always remain in my permanent collection. posted by mnb64 at 6:43 PM on May 5, 2009
Sorry - I meant, "Her Mother's Daughter". posted by mnb64 at 6:46 PM on May 5, 2009
"The Women's Room" was one of the most influential books for my college days, and is a big part of who I am today. posted by tarantula at 8:21 PM on May 5, 2009
The Women's Room blew my teenage mind. I wouldn't be who I am today without it. Even though a second reading in my thirties didn't go as well, passages from it are etched permanently on my brain.
Whoa! I was just thinking a couple days ago about how much The Women's Room influenced my view of what it means to be a wife and mother. At least she lived a long life!
Perspective and relativity are interesting cousins. posted by notreally at 9:51 AM on May 6, 2009
I was greatly moved by "The Women's Room" when I was in my early 20s. Reading it some years later, it seemed hackneyed in parts, but as a product of its time it was astonishing. posted by essexjan at 11:36 AM on May 6, 2009
Reading The Women's Room in my teens has meant years of thinking, "well, DUH," when listening to women who weren't so lucky. Thank you, Marilyn, for writing the rare book that replaces actual experience; with your words, I dodged bullets. posted by Liffey at 7:56 AM on May 9, 2009
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