The trailblazing journalist, activist and acclaimed author published several works of influential nonfiction
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Activist and author Gloria Steinem has died at 92, leaving behind a lasting legacy.
The trailblazing icon, who died on Wednesday, Sept. 2, will be remembered for her commitment to issues like women’s equality and intersectional practices. She also put many of her ideas to the page, whether as a journalist and co-founder of Ms, Magazine or as an author, bringing readers into her philosophies for years.
Steinem published a plethora of books, from memoir to biography to travel guides. Learn about her books below.
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‘A Thousand Indias’
Published in 1957, Steinem’s first book was a guidebook created for the Indian government, inspired by a fellowship trip she took the previous year.
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‘The Beach Book’
Another of Steinem’s earlier books, published in 1963, is dedicated to travel. In Beach Book, she advocates for the healing powers of the beach and taking time off by the shore.
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‘Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions’
This 1983 title is one of Steinem’s best-known works. The essays in Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions cover various topics, like female genital mutilation and pornography, along with a satirical take on menstruation.
“She makes what otherwise can be arduous and depressing reading into something not only relatable, but also enjoyable,” Emma Watson writes in the introduction of the third edition.
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‘Marilyn: Norma Jean’
Steinem’s biography of the famed actress paints a holistic portrait of Monroe, focusing on the woman she was outside the spotlight.
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‘Revolution from Within’
This unique self-help book utilizes stories from Steinem’s life, and the lives of others, to showcase the connection between the personal and the political.
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‘Moving Beyond Words’
Steinem’s essay collection gives an inside look into the women’s movement of the 1990s, and covers topics like politics, economic empowerment and more.
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‘Doing Sixty and Seventy’
Steinem’s 2006 book and essay centers on female aging, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of life’s later years with her signature perspective.
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‘My Life on the Road’
Steinem’s 2015 memoir is a humorous, vital, look at her roots as a traveler and activist, as well as how her interactions with people on the road helped change her worldview.
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‘The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off! Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion’
This collection of quotes — both from Steinem and from some of her inspirational friends — also serves as a retrospective of the author’s most influential bits of wisdom, on topics like relationships and activism.
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‘An Unexpected Life’
Steinem’s final memoir, set to be published on Sept. 22, is an intimate and candid look at her life, from her childhood to her activism to her lasting legacy.
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