Men Explain Things to Me

Vanity FairWriters have always been fascinated by the subject of conversation, and in this slim volume—seven essays punctuated by enigmatic, haunting paintings by Ana Teresa Fernandez—Rebecca Solnit hums with power and wit. The Boston GlobeSolnit tackles big themes of gender and power in these accessible essays. Honest and full of wit, this is an integral read that furthers the conversation on feminism and contemporary society. San Francisco ChronicleTop Shelf"The antidote to mansplaining. "The StrangerFeminist, frequently funny, unflinchingly honest and often scathing in its conclusions. SalonTop ShelfWriter Rebecca Solnit [is] the perfect writer to tackle the subject: her prose style is so clear and cool.