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A Passion for Friends: Toward a Philosophy of Female Affection
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'A Passion for Friends is not a sentimental hymn in praise of women together. It is a thoughtful, analytical, and critical examination of friendship...it provides a reference point for any continuing debate about women, the effective and affective uses of power and our relationships to each other.' -Belles Lettres
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Paperback, 275 pages
Published
July 20th 1997
by Beacon Pr
(first published 1986)
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This book made me happy.
...Even after I had to stop at several points, both because of its complexity and because I didn't think I'd have the emotional stamina to finish it.
But it's worth it because of the note it ends on.
Passionate women who are deeply invested in feminism, especially the radical take-no-prisoners brand that (rightfully) wants action and true change now, in action and in spirit, would understand that this can be hard to come by. And most feminist pieces won't leav ...more
...Even after I had to stop at several points, both because of its complexity and because I didn't think I'd have the emotional stamina to finish it.
But it's worth it because of the note it ends on.
Passionate women who are deeply invested in feminism, especially the radical take-no-prisoners brand that (rightfully) wants action and true change now, in action and in spirit, would understand that this can be hard to come by. And most feminist pieces won't leav ...more
An excellent book which was thoughtful,informative and inspiring. Lots to think about and mull over. Highly recommend it
one of the most important books in my life, describes social, psychological and political aspects of female friendship
If the affection of and for other women resonates with you, I'm betting you will love this book. Author Janice G. Raymond has written a thoughful and well-researched classic exploring women's friendships and passions with each other. Grateful for Raymond's interests, philosophy, and attention to detail. Loved it!
Really insightful and useful. I appreciate her optimism although I can’t necessarily get there. Pretty uncharitable about land lesbians but overall still great
This book made me eager to wake up in the morning. It helped me understand what was so special about the feelings (gyn/affection) I had for friends and family members, and made me cherish those women even more.
Just as interesting, the book tackles some obstacles to gyn/affection, and the factors that can prevent healthy and nourishing relationships between women. Learned a lot.
Also, the influence of Mary Daly is quite apparent and that was nice to notice.
In conclusion, women and gi ...more
Just as interesting, the book tackles some obstacles to gyn/affection, and the factors that can prevent healthy and nourishing relationships between women. Learned a lot.
Also, the influence of Mary Daly is quite apparent and that was nice to notice.
In conclusion, women and gi ...more
I think she's crazy.
all women ought to read this...
A great deal of womanhood is fascinating and all the rest of it is even more fascinating than one can imagine.. I highly recommend this book...
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“The world is what women make of it. This point is crucial—we must make something of it. This presupposes some kind of location in the ordinary world of human affairs, much of which is male-created. Friendship provides a point of crystallization for living in the ordinary world, not the pretense for exiting from it. Friendship does not automatically convey the means of living in the world or of making women into world-builders, but it does provide a location in that world.”
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“That two women could mean a great deal to each other while they awaited men to lead them to marriage and the real business of life is negligible; that they could believe that the real business of life is in meaning a great deal to each other and that men are only incidental to their lives—is of course frightening.82”
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