Letters of Intent (Hardcover)

Feminism today, many have claimed, has become a battle between older and younger women rather than a struggle for equality. Here an energetic group of women wrestle with the second and third wave feminist divide in an original and engaging format. More than 20 young writers pose a question in letterform to an older feminist, who responds in kind. The result is a lively and surprising exploration of what women think about work, activism, sexuality, family, health, spirituality, and creativity.

Amy Richards and Gloria Steinem exchange views on reproductive rights, Jennifer Baumgardner and Judy Blume talk about feminist morns, Eisa Ulen and Angela Davis explore black power and revolution, Jennifer Hunter and Starhawk examine spirituality and witchcraft. Letters of Intent constructs a bridge across the feminist generation gap, in hopes of stimulating further conversation among women of all ages about the reality of women's daily lives. Such honest and open speaking and listening point to exciting new directions for the future of the womens' movement.