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Of woman born:

motherhood as experience and institution
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Bantam Books, 1977 - Family & Relationships - 328 pages

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Review: Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution

User Review  - Rebekah - Goodreads

I only made it to the half way point in this book. I may finish, but I'm not sure yet. While this book is praised by many feminists, many of whom I have read, I am not loving the tone Rich takes when ... Read full review

Review: Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and Institution

User Review  - Jan Priddy - Goodreads

This is a well-researched exploration of the psychology of motherhood, and how female biological role as creators has been co-opted, exploited, and perverted by patrimony. I wish I'd read it when it ... Read full review

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About the author (1977)

Adrienne Rich has published more than sixteen volumes of poetry & four nonfiction prose books, & is the recipient of numerous awards & prizes. She lives in Santa Cruz, California.

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