On October 23, 1915, thousands of women gathered in New York City for a parade down Fifth Avenue to fight for women's right to vote in New York and across the country. Released in honor of the centennial of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote, this collection of short stories centers on that momentous autumn day, telling the stories of the young, old, rich, and poor women that came together that day, as well as the stories of the men who supported them. It's an inspiring collection, full of the hopes and dreams of those women, as well as the fears and problems that seeped into the event (including everything from concerns about angry husbands to the segregated nature of the movement). Well worth reading, especially for those needing a boost for modern protests. (Though a warning that you'll probably get the Bowie song stuck in your head, if you're anything like me.)
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