Our Bodies Ourselves for the New Century

Published by Simon & Schuster , 1998, softcover, illustrated, index, 780 pages, 21.5 cms x 27.5 cms x 4.6 cms, condition: very good.

Feminist Literature 60's Women's Issues - Health Fitness. This book was one of the Feminists Movement bibles- instrumental in changing the doctor patient relationship between a woman and her health care providers. Education about the issues provided the catalyst in tipping the balance of power in favor of the woman purchasing medical advice or treatment. This book helped reduce the image of doctors as all powerful authority figures who were not to be challenged.

Not exactly something you sit down and read cover to cover, but a vital source of information not just on sexulaity and reproductive rights, but on relationships, nutrition, pregnancy, mental health. All my nieces (current and to come) get a copy on turning 13.