Gender studies: women and girls Books

The Black Feminine Mystique is a collection of poetry that celebrates women of color. It draws from mythology; from the many Black women heroines from history; from women living and dead; and from writers, artists, athletes, and women from the author's...

Contributions by Omar H. Ali, Simone R. Barrett, Tejai Beulah, Sandra Bolzenius, Carol Fowler, Lacey P. Hunter, Tiera C. Moore, Tedi A. Pascarella, John Portlock, Lauren T. Rorie, Tanya L. Roth, Marissa Jackson Sow, Virginia L. Summey, Hettie V...

Since the publication of her groundbreaking novel, Bastard out of Carolina, Dorothy Allison (b. 1949) has been known--as with Larry Brown and Lee Smith--as a purveyor of the working-class, contemporary South. Allison has frequently used her position,...

The realization of our inability to love ourselves cuts like a knife. Have you ever lived your life on the premise of what others have fed into your spirit? For years you feel trapped inside of your own body and your own head. You begin racing against...

A posthumous collection of writings by Schreiner inspired by dreams and her experiences living on a South African farm.

Feminist theory has enhanced and expanded the agency, influence, status and contributions of women throughout the globe. However, feminist critical analysis has not yet examined how the assumption that religion is natural, timeless, universal and...

"It Was Greek to Me" is the story of a young American diplomat in the l970s. Pat Ferguson served as the Assistant Cultural Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Athens, Greece. She also fell in love with a writer known as Greece's Hemingway. Pat came of age in...

"It happens quickly. I'm not in that house ten minutes before my world stops making sense." From victim to survivor, Mary Ann Ricciardi pens from a most honest and heartfelt point of view, sharing what she knows to be true about the emotional ruin that...

Miscarriage is a physical, even a natural process but for author and Christian Patricia Douglas, a rollercoaster journey through multiple miscarriages over fifteen years led her into a struggle to express and understand her faith in difficult...

In How I Discovered My Mother Was A Goddess, Beverly Charles, tells the poignant story of aging and dementia from the point of view of both the parent and child. At some times troubling and other times darkly comic, it provides a vision of a spiritual...

Tales of a Gypsy Hotelier is a collection of unique travel adventure stories and letters home detailing the author's experiences while visiting 43 countries, living and working in 7 countries, and managing hotels in Kenya; Zanzibar and Arusha, Tanzania;...

""Kit of Greenacre Farm"" is a children's novel written by Izola Louise Forrester and originally published in 1919. The story follows Kit, a young girl who lives on a farm with her family. Kit is a spunky and adventurous girl who loves spending time...

In The Olden Time is a historical novel written by Margaret Roberts and originally published in 1883. The book is set in the early 17th century and follows the story of a young girl named Mabel, who lives in a small English village. Mabel is an orphan...

Incidents On Land And Water: Or Four Years On The Pacific Coast is a book written by Mrs. D. B. Bates and published in 1858. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences during her four-year stay on the Pacific Coast, which includes California and...

In The Hebrides is a travelogue written by Constance Frederica Gordon Cumming, first published in 1883. The book is an account of her travels through the Hebrides, a group of islands off the west coast of Scotland. Cumming vividly describes the natural...

Home Scenes and Home Sounds: Or The World From My Window is a book written by Harriet Marion Stephens and originally published in 1854. The book is a collection of essays and observations about daily life in the mid-19th century, as seen from the...

The book ""History of Berlin, Connecticut"" written by Catharine Melinda North in 1916 is a comprehensive account of the town of Berlin, Connecticut. The book covers the history of the town from its earliest settlement in the 17th century to the early...

Hilda Against The World is a novel written by Victoria Cross and published in 1914. The story revolves around Hilda, a young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world despite the odds stacked against her. Hilda is orphaned at a young age...

Her Great Ambition is a novel written by Anne Richardson Earle in 1890. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith Wayland who has a strong desire to achieve her dreams and ambitions. She is determined to become a successful writer and is...

Her Bright Future is a novel written by Eva Katherine Clapp and published in 1880. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Edith Graham, who is a young woman living in the late 19th century. Edith is an intelligent and ambitious woman who...

Henrietta Robinson is a book written by David Wilson and published in 1855. The book tells the story of Henrietta Robinson, a young woman who lived in the mid-19th century. Henrietta was a kind and intelligent woman who had a passion for learning and...

Helping Hersey is a novel written by Baroness Von Hutten and published in 1914. The story revolves around a young girl named Hersey, who is orphaned and left to fend for herself in the world. Hersey is taken in by a kind-hearted woman named Mrs...

Helena Brett's Career is a novel written by Desmond Coke and first published in 1913. The book follows the story of Helena Brett, a young woman who is determined to make a successful career for herself in the male-dominated world of business. Helena...

Helen Alliston is a book written by Margaret Westrup and published in 1904. The book tells the story of its titular character, Helen Alliston, a young woman who is forced to navigate the complexities of life in the early 1900s. Helen is a headstrong and...

Happy School Days is a novel written by Margaret Elizabeth Sangster and published in 1909. The book tells the story of a group of young girls attending a boarding school in the early 1900s. The girls come from different backgrounds and have unique...

Grace Murray: A Story is a novel written by Ella Stone in 1885. The book tells the story of Grace Murray, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. Grace is intelligent and ambitious, but she is also very shy and unsure of herself...

Gleanings From An Old Portfolio V2, 1785-1799 is a book that contains a collection of correspondence between Lady Louisa Stuart and her sister Caroline, Countess of Portarlington, as well as other friends and relations. The book was originally published...

Gifts And Graces is a book written by Elizabeth Johnston and published in 1862. The book is a collection of essays and stories that explore the themes of morality, spirituality, and personal growth. The author presents various characters and situations...

Girls And Women is a book written by Harriet Eliza Paine and was first published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive guide for young girls and women, offering practical advice and guidance on various topics related to personal development,...

Further Records, 1848-1883 is a book written by Fanny Kemble, which serves as a sequel to her previous works, Records of a Girlhood and Records of Later Life. The book is a collection of letters written by Kemble between the years 1848 and 1883,...

Fresh Leaves From Western Woods is a collection of essays and poetry written by Metta Victoria Fuller in 1860. The book is a reflection of Fuller's experiences and observations during her travels through the western United States. The essays cover a wide...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Floral Biography: Or Chapters On Flowers is a book written by Elizabeth Charlotte in 1840. The book is a detailed exploration of various flowers and their characteristics, including their history, cultural significance, and symbolism. The author takes a...

First In The Field V1 is a book written by Matilda Charlotte Houstoun in the year 1872. The book is a historical novel that revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary Lennox. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows Mary's journey...

Fern Leaves From Fanny's Portfolio is a collection of essays and sketches written by Fanny Fern and originally published in 1853. The book contains a series of witty and insightful observations on a variety of topics, including domestic life, women's...

Fashionable Life is a book written by Mary Henderson Eastman and published in 1856. The book provides a detailed account of the fashionable lifestyle of the upper class in the mid-19th century. It covers various aspects of their lives, including their...

Famous Blue Stockings is a book written by Ethel Rolt Wheeler and published in 1910. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable women throughout history who were known for their intelligence and education. The term ""blue stockings""...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Extracts From The Diary And Letters Of Mrs. Mary Cobb (1805) is a book that provides an intimate glimpse into the life of Mary Cobb, a woman living in the early 19th century. The book is a collection of diary entries and letters written by Mary herself,...