*Pulling Our Own Strings* is a vibrant, provocative collection of feminist wit that challenges the status quo with sharp intelligence and biting satire. Compiled by Gloria J. Kaufman and Mary Kay Blakely, this anthology brings together a stellar array of voices—including Nora Ephron, Gloria Steinem, Rita Mae Brown, and G.B. Trudeau—to explore the absurdities of gender roles through laughter. Far from a dry academic text, the book serves as a celebratory testament to the power of humour as a tool for social change. Readers will encounter a diverse range of formats, from essays and poetry to cartoons and clever anecdotes, all designed to highlight the resilience, cynicism, and sheer brilliance of women navigating a patriarchal society. Whether dissecting the politics of housework, the contradictions of motherhood, or the hilarity of professional life, this collection encourages you to find common ground in the struggle for equality. It is an essential read for anyone who believes that the most effective way to challenge boundaries is to laugh while doing so. Join these formidable writers as they redefine cultural narratives with wit, grit, and unapologetic joy.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing, some cover wear, and handwritten name) Softcover ISBN 0253202515
