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My Life on the Road

Gloria Steinem
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My Life on the Road

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

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Gloria Steinem

My Life on the Road

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In her memoir, My Life on the Road (2015), Gloria Marie Steinem narrates her journey of traveling, embracing change, and discovering herself, highlighting her role as a feminist, journalist, and activist, and her dedication to women's rights. Drawing from years of experience and encounters with various people, Steinem emphasizes the importance of openness to new perspectives and active participation in creating societal change.

Informative

Inspirational

Adventurous

Contemplative

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.3

39,134 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Gloria Steinem's My Life on the Road offers an engaging, personal narrative that underscores the impact of travel on her activism. Readers praise its insightful anecdotes and feminist perspective, though some find it episodic and lacking in depth. Overall, it remains an inspiring read for those interested in social justice and women's rights.

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Who Should Read My Life on the Road?

Readers who found inspiration in Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In or Michelle Obama’s Becoming will appreciate My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem. It’s ideal for those interested in feminist activism, travel narratives, and personal growth, offering a blend of memoir and reflections on a life devoted to advocacy and social change.

4.3

39,134 ratings

79%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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