Revolution, She Wrote

by Clara Fraser

Cultural Writing. Socialist Feminism. An encyclopedic yet personal exploration of the meaning of socialist feminism, the power of Marxist theory and working-class feminism, and the highs and lows of an activist life. Through columns, essays and speeches spanning 40 years, Clara Fraser addresses diverse topics including women's leadership, the interconnections of racism and sexism, homophobia in the military, electoral politics, and her own and others' battles for job rights and free speech. Meet a woman revolutionary for all times!

Genres: Feminism, Politics, History, Nonfiction, Feminist Theory, Biography

400 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1998

About the author

Clara Fraser (March 12, 1923 – February 24, 1998) was a feminist and socialist political organizer, who co-founded and led the Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women.

(from Wikipedia)

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is like my current bible. fraser is fierce, hilarious, philosophizing, dense, human, and glowing. this book is like reading a history of 20th century "left" movements, a philosophy that is deeply rich and not dry and logical and segregated into its own language and one person's own head/analysis, and a good reminder of how to not feel beaten down and depressed by what i see around me. every paragraph is full of biting wit, rich analysis, and strength.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

I second Adrienne Weller’s afterword: ”She embodies the fact that the struggle for a decent life for working people is worth living and dying for. She is gloriously optimistic and can pulverise the most determined doomsayer”.