Aura Lewis wrote Gloria's Voice: the Story of Gloria Steinem, Feminist, Activist, Leader (2018) in the present tense, giving it a powerful present-day strength. Gloria's life seems fueled by witnessing her mother's unrealized dreams. Her mother stays at home, eventually separates from her husband, and later becomes chronically ill. Gloria wants what her mother couldn't have, and "She realizes that, just like her, women everywhere want to be heard." Gloria and Dorothy Pitman tour the country spreading the word about equal rights for women. They cofound Ms. magazine in 1971, which becomes a longstanding success. I appreciate the backmatter in this book: a single page summary of Gloria's life, a list of recommended readings, and page-by-page annotations. I wonder why Lewis chose light, pastel colors to illustrate the story of such a strong woman.
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