“I wouldn’t be. I’ve organized my life very carefully so that no one could ever cause that kind of devastation. Because I’m not reliant on anyone emotionally or financially, I can’t be hurt. That’s how a feminist is—iron-willed, Teflon-coated, in total control of every aspect of her life.” Kate unwrapped a toffee penny and put it in her mouth. “That’s not my definition,” she said, sounding like someone with a mouthful of marbles. “As far as I’m concerned you don’t have to be all, or even any, of those things to call yourself a feminist.
