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The Feminine Mystique

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W. W. Norton, Mar 1, 2010 - Social Science - 592 pages

The book that changed the consciousness of a country—and the world.

Landmark, groundbreaking, classic—these adjectives barely describe the earthshaking and long-lasting effects of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique. This is the book that defined "the problem that has no name," that launched the Second Wave of the feminist movement, and has been awakening women and men with its insights into social relations, which still remain fresh, ever since. A national bestseller, with over 1 million copies sold.

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Very good historical research and commentary. - Goodreads
Each chapter is well-researched. - Goodreads
Not for those who can't stand research papers. - Goodreads
This is the selection for my book group this month. - Goodreads
I'm still in my feminist research phase - Goodreads
The research in the initial chapters is shocking. - Goodreads

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User Review  - Irish-pau2x - Goodreads

This was a great insight into the first wave coming into the second wave of feminism. Betty Friedan is truly brilliant with her research and her opinions on the general perception of women in society ... Read full review

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not my fav. Read full review

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About the author (2010)

Betty Friedan (1921–2006), a transformational leader of the women’s movement, founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and authored many works, including The Second Stage, The Fountain of Age, and Life So Far.

Anna Quindlen is an award-winning columnist and novelist. She left journalism in 1995 to write fiction full time and has published three bestsellers. She lives in New York City.

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