Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions

Gloria Steinem's 1983 bestseller Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions—which sold nearly half a million copies by the end of the decade—is a collection of essays that have been hailed for their witty, warm, and life-changing views of the world. Many male readers particularly enjoy Steinem's truly personal writing: In I Was a Playboy Bunny, she recounts her brief stint as a bunny in Hugh Hefner's infamous Playboy Club; in Ruth's Song (Because She Could Not Sing It), she tells the story of dealing with her mother's death from breast cancer; and in If Men Could Menstruate, she highlights the inequalities that men have to deal with on a daily basis. Steinems essay on female genital mutilation is just one example of many pieces that have helped change laws that affect people all over the world. If you are looking for an entertaining read or simply want to broaden your horizons, this book is worth adding to your collection.