Books matching: cultural backlash
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Save:Epic, opinionated, and packed with insight - "Nixonland" is essential if you want to understand modern American politics, but come prepared for a long, challenging, and sometimes messy journey through one of America’s most turbulent eras.
YOU MIGHT SAY THE STORY STARTS WITH A TELEVISION BROADCAST. IT issued from the Los Angeles television station KTLA, for four straight August days in 1965, culminating Sunday night, August 15, with a o... An epic, thought-provoking chronicle of America’s political and cultural transformation in the 1970s - essential for serious history and politics fans, but perhaps too sprawling for the casual reader.
ONCE UPON A TIME WE had a Civil War. More than six hundred thousand Americans were slaughtered or wounded. Soon afterward, the two sides began carrying out sentimental rituals of reconciliation. Confe...A landmark feminist read - eye-opening, infuriating, and still relevant. Not always an easy (or short!) read, but absolutely worth it for anyone who cares about gender equality.
TO BE A WOMAN in America at the close of the 20th century—what good fortune. That’s what we keep hearing, anyway. The barricades have fallen, politicians assure us. Women have “made it,” Madison Avenu...- #4
Save:Perfect Fit by Clare Gilmore follows Josephine, a CEO of a successful fashion brand, as she confronts her past when an old crush, Will, returns as a consultant to help her company. They share a complicated history from high school and must navigate their feelings while working together. The plot dives into themes of friendship, forgiveness, and the harsh realities of modern business culture, all while intermingling romance and character growth.
The writing style is accessible and relatable, with moments of humor and genuine emotion. The author skillfully balances deeper themes like burnout and the impact of social media with the lighter elements of romance. The narrative is infused with strong chemistry between the characters, presenting a realistic slow-burn romance that develops into a meaningful connection. Despite some highlights of romantic tension, the focus shifts towards Josie's personal journey and her growth as a businesswoman.
A bold, conversation-starting portrait of women, sexuality, and pop culture, but its tone and scope may polarize. Worth it if you want your feminist reading to challenge you.
An insightful, sometimes sobering look at the unraveling of America's working class, blending labor politics and pop culture in a way that makes the past come alive. It's essential reading for anyone curious about today's economic divides.
Early in the morning of the last day of the 1960s, three hired assassins slipped off their shoes and crept into the Yablonski home in southwestern Pennsylvania. One of the intruders pulled out a handg...
