A country musicologist explores Dolly Parton’s roles as musician, actor, author, philanthropist, and entrepreneur to show how her gender subversion highlights the challenges that can be found even in the most seemingly traditional form of American popular music.

“A valuable contribution to studies of celebrity, gender, music, media, and popular culture.” —Celebrity Studies

Compiled by Mary Zaia, Dolly: An Unauthorized Collection of Wise & Witty Words on Grit, Lipstick, Love & Life from Dolly Parton is a book of quotes from America’s most beloved country singer.

New York Times bestseller

“From her hilarious account of life as an overworked Playboy Bunny to the moving tribute to her mother...Steinem’s first collection of essays is—and will always be—a required feminist reader.” —Susan Faludi

“A consciousness-raising book.” —New York Times

New York Times bestseller

This career-spanning collection from the celebrated feminist, features essays on everything from sex and power to age and rage. 

“Steinem is one woman who has told the truth about her life and ours.” —Los Angeles Times

New York Times bestselling author

Gloria Steinem reveals an insightful and sensitive portrait of Marilyn Monroe, uncovering a charismatic and complex woman behind the sex symbol. 

New York Times bestselling author

One of today’s most eloquent and outspoken women reflects on aging, and the concerns, surprises, and adventures that come with it.

“For someone who has accomplished so much in a world not always receptive to visions of feminist change, Steinem keeps getting better and better.” —Kirkus Reviews

Discover Gloria Steinem’s inspiring, personal exploration of self-esteem—as relevant as ever. The Los Angeles Times called it “the ultimate self-help book” and Naomi Wolf described it as “the book that could bring the human race a little closer to rescuing itself.”

This “fascinating compendium” collects essays about the realities of women’s lives around the world, with contributions by journalists, politicians, activists, and scholars from 70 countries (New York Times Book Review).