Karla Jay's intimate account of life in the early years of feminism and gay liberation is as irresistible as a novel, but as credible, humorous, and unexpected as real life.

The best way for us to cultivate fearlessness in our daughters and other young women is by example.

We're changing ourselves to fit the world instead of changing the world to fit women.

I don't want to die saying but, you know? There's so much I want to do, so I want more time.

You're afraid to be close to women. Because it's not masculine to be close to women. The last time you were close to a woman, you were a child.

The belief that women should control our own bodies may be a majority belief, but the minority that believes otherwise is against not only safe and legal abortions but contraception and even sex education.

People waste more time waiting for someone to take charge of their lives than they do in any other pursuit.