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The Spinster and Her Enemies
By Sheila Jeffreys
As another essential second-wave feminist author, Sheila Jeffreys’ first book examines feminism and sexuality from 1880-1930.
It’s an absolute must-read for everyone who has ever wondered, “How the hell did we get here??”
Susan B. Anthony: A Biography
By Kathleen Barry
Both a thorough and fresh look into the life of one of America’s most well-known suffragists, Kathleen Barry’s biography of Susan B. Anthony provides a deep portrait of a feminist icon.
This book will leave you inspired by her life and work, and show you sides of Anthony’s relationships with other women that have been commonly erased.
To Believe In Women: What Lesbians Have Done For America, A History
By Lillian Faderman
Described as “a landmark work of lesbian history”, Lillian Faderman’s To Believe in Women argues that lesbianism was central to the theory and accomplishments of many late-nineteenth and twentieth-century feminists.
This tome includes letters from Susan B. Anthony and a deeper analysis of her lesbianism, among other American suffragists.
Trigger Warning, My Lesbian Feminist Life
By Shelia Jeffreys
Released in 2020, Jeffreys’ latest book provides an autobiographical overview of her life and journey as a lesbian feminist.
Controversial for her support for “political lesbianism”, Jeffreys argues that lesbianism was a feminist choice she made - and that it was key to her feminism going forward.