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Very good historical research and commentary. - Goodreads Each chapter is well-researched. - Goodreads Not for those who can't stand research papers. - Goodreads This is the selection for my book group this month. - Goodreads I'm still in my feminist research phase - Goodreads The research in the initial chapters is shocking. - Goodreads Review: The Feminine MystiqueUser Review - Babs - GoodreadsOne third of the way through - a book club book. UGH! Interesting, informative, historical, hyperbole, exaggerated, agenda ridden, yet horribly necessary. Again, UGH. Read full review Review: The Feminine MystiqueUser Review - BF Moloney - GoodreadsThe original and the best. I didn't perceive it as political nor agenda filled, apart from the obvious fact that the feminine is special and no longer a mystique, thanks to this book. Read full review Related books
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