When Everything Changed
When Everything Changed
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2009
Book Brief
480
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s-2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present by Gail Collins is a feminist historical nonfiction work that traces the significant transformation of women's roles from 1960 to the present. It covers the era before the feminist movement, the explosive changes during the 1960s and 1970s, and developments from then until today, highlighting issues like contraception, workplace participation, and shifts in societal expectations.
Informative
Inspirational
Nostalgic
Hopeful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Collins' When Everything Changed is praised for its comprehensive and engaging narrative on women's history from the 1960s onward. Reviewers commend its accessible prose and insightful analysis. However, some criticize it for occasional oversimplification of complex issues. Overall, it is recognized as a valuable resource for understanding women's evolving roles in society.
Who Should Read When Everything Changed?
Readers of When Everything Changed by Gail Collins are likely history enthusiasts and feminists intrigued by women's societal progress from the 1960s to the early 21st century. Fans of Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique or Rebecca Traister’s Good and Mad will appreciate this comprehensive, engaging narrative.
6,025 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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480
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s-2000s
2009
Adult
18+ years
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