{"product_id":"the-truth-will-set-you-free-but-first-it-will-piss-you-off-thoughts-on-life-love-and-rebellion-9780593132685","title":"The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off!: Thoughts on Life, Love, and Rebellion","description":"\u003cb\u003eA beautifully illustrated collection of Gloria Steinem's most inspirational and outrageous quotes, with an introduction and essays by the feminist activist herself\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A fearless book full of passion, resolute perspective, and unbiased hope for the future.\"--Janelle Mon e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For decades--and especially now, in these times of crisis--people around the world have found guidance, humor, and unity in Gloria Steinem's gift for creating quotes that offer hope and inspire action. From her early days as a journalist and feminist activist, Steinem's words have helped generations to empower themselves and work together. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Covering topics from relationships (\u003ci\u003e\"Many are looking for the right person. Too few are trying to be the right person.\"\u003c\/i\u003e) to the patriarchy (\u003ci\u003e\"Men are liked better when they win. Women are liked better when they lose. This is how the patriarchy is enforced every day.\"\u003c\/i\u003e) and activism (\"\u003ci\u003eRevolutions, like trees, grow from the bottom up.\"\u003c\/i\u003e), this is the definitive collection of Steinem's words on what matters most. Steinem sees quotes as \"the poetry of everyday life,\" so she also has included a few favorites from friends, including bell hooks, Flo Kennedy, and Michelle Obama, in this book that will make you want to laugh, march, and create some quotes of your own. In fact, at the end of the book, there's a special space for readers to add their own quotes and others they've found inspiring. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003e The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off \u003c\/i\u003e is both timeless and timely. It is a gift of hope from Steinem to readers, and a book to share with friends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGloria Steinem\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, political activist, and feminist organizer. She was a founder of \u003ci\u003eNew York \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eMs. \u003c\/i\u003emagazines, and has authored many books, including \u003ci\u003eMy Life on the Road, Moving Beyond Words, Revolution from Within, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOutrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions. \u003c\/i\u003eThe organizations she co-founded include the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Women's Media Center, and Equality Now. She has also produced documentaries, most recently, with Amy Richards, \u003ci\u003eWoman\u003c\/i\u003e, for VICELAND, a series on global violence against women.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eIn 2013, President Barack Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eSamantha Dion Baker \u003c\/b\u003egraduated from The Cooper Union in New York City and spent more than twenty years working as a graphic designer. Now a full-time illustrator, artist, and author, she lives and works in Brooklyn with her husband and two sons.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50669097451794,"sku":"9780593132685","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_7783fb16-1641-430e-af06-ace81fd5d1d3.jpg?v=1733755621","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-truth-will-set-you-free-but-first-it-will-piss-you-off-thoughts-on-life-love-and-rebellion-9780593132685","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}