Revolution from Within: A Book of Self-esteem [B1485]

1992 HCDJ original, in nice clean condition. "Without self-esteem, the only change is an exchange of masters; with it, there is no need for masters." When trying to find books to give to "the countless brave and smart women I met who didn't think of themselves as either brave or smart," Steinem realized that books either supposed that external political change would cure everything or that internal change would. None linked internal and external change together in a seamless circle of cause and effect, effect and cause. She undertook to write such a book, and ended up transforming her life, as well as the lives of others.

The result of her reflections is this truly transformative book: part personal collection of stories from her own life and the lives of many others, part revolutionary guide to finding community and inspiration. Steinem finds role models in a very young and uncertain Gandhi as well as unlikely heroes from the streets to history. Revolution from Within addresses the core issues of self-authority and unjust external authority, and argues that the first is necessary to transform the second.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Wonderful, nurturing read. I'm a child of the 70's, but I have never read anything by Gloria Steinem or many of the feminist writers before. Needless to say, I am very impressed. I found myself highlighting practically the whole book! It's just a wealth of Information on a multitude of topics related to self-esteem - why some people have a lot, why some people have so little, and what you can do about it on both a personal and public level if you are one of the unfortunate many. This book is for both men and women. Despite feminists often being accused of being man-haters, I find zero evidence of that, at least not in this book. Gloria's voice is nurturing, understanding, and filled with compassion. She is clearly a good egg. Oh, how I wish I had read this book in my teens - would've saved me a lot of problems. I had so many realizations and past memories come to mind as I read it."; "O.M.G. Gloria! This book has changed my life in such a positive and empowering way. She shares truthful and eye opening perspectives written with such grace and intellect. I highly recommend this book to not only women both young and old but to men also. Thank you, Ms. Steinem."; "Embedded in a deep and relatable analysis of how patriarchy and capitalism seeps through our bones and minds, this book managed a tour de force by waking rage, power through my read, while bringing me the gentle feeling of a friendly and soothing companion."; "It's a bestseller for a reason. Was leaving the library when I noticed this book on display for April in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. The "Revolution" in the title encouraged me to pick it up despite the flimsy self help fluff that "A book of self-esteem" would prime you to expect. But wow. I'm glad I gave it a chance. Really enjoyed this, will probably be recommending it to everyone forever. "