Phyllis Chesler, Ph.D.
Letters to a Young Feminist

"Letters to a Young Feminist is a warm, personal, political, irresistible guide for young feminists, women and men. As a pioneering author and activist, Chesler marks with flowers of wisdom the path she helped clear, and offers advice to those who will extend it into a future only they can know." — Gloria Steinem

Letters to a Young Feminist is a call-to-action from a leading revolutionary of feminism's Second Wave to the generation of feminists emerging today. In a voice full of warmth, compassion, and strength, Chesler weaves her personal experience with the history of the movement to assess the accomplishments and failures of her era, as she encourages the next generation to take on what remains to be done.

Chesler discusses the basic aspects of feminism, explains feminism's relevance to a generation that is in danger of taking it for granted, and steers this generation toward reclaiming feminism for itself. Chesler never prescribes the right way to be a feminist — Letters is not a detailed blueprint or how-to manual — nor the one course of action necessary; rather, in a friendly, intimate tone she depicts feminism as a way to interpret the world, with as many paths as there are individuals.

Acclaimed psychologist and feminist Phyllis Chesler, Ph.D., has published eight books. She is a professor of psychology and women's studies and editor-at-large of On the Issues magazine.