Patricia Ireland
Plume
Patricia Ireland's autobiography portrays
a wonderful portrait her journey from being a stewardess for
Pan Am to the
presidency of NOW (the National Organization for Women).
Most of the book is just as much a history of the modern
feminist movement, and rightly so, Ireland has been a
key part of that movement. Her thoughts about the
movement's successes and mistakes make this an
incredibly interesting and thought-provoking book.
Ireland does mention, but does not dwell on, the fact that
she is married and has a long-term female partner as well.
While she is clearly a very private person, I have a great
respect for her unwillingness to hide the fact of her
relationships.
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