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Overview
Marilyn Fitterman is a feminist activist, mother of five, and grandmother of nine. She served from 1988 to 1992 as President of National Organization for Women - New York State. She was also National NOW Northeast Regional Director, President of National NOW Presidents' Caucus, and a co-founder of Long Island, NY NOW-PAC (Political Action Committee). Fitterman also served as Long Island East End NOW President, and in later years chaired the East Hampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force. She is an experienced lobbyist and has often spoken around the country on First Amendment free speech, church/state separation, abortion and reproductive rights.
"Marilyn Fitterman led the women's movement in New York during a tumultuous, yet thrilling era for women's rights. Never one to mince words or sugarcoat the truth, her memoir is a gripping, funny, and reflective look at life as a leading Second Wave feminist. This book is instructive for social justice activists and all women today."
Sonia Ossorio - President NOW-NYS & President NOW- NYC
"Here's a personal behind-the-scenes rags-to-politics story of a courageous, effective, feminist activist. Fitterman spent decades on the front lines for abortion rights, birth control, and women's autonomy. I'm excited about this book; it is a MUST READ."
Bill Baird - of US Supreme Court's 1972 Baird v. Eisenstadt decision making birth control legal for singles in the US.
"In 1989 Fitterman hired me as lobbyist. Throughout her NOW-NYS presidency she was a true visionary and brilliant strategist whom I remember whispering at a statewide meeting, "My God, they're going after birth control." She saw, before most, the oncoming onslaught against women's reproductive freedom. She stands throughout time as a beacon and tireless fighter for girls' and women's personal dignity."
Lois Shapiro Canter, J. D. - President, Saratoga Foundation for Women WorldWide Inc. & President, Saratoga Unites, Inc.
"I always knew I had a voice but never realized how strong it could be until I met Marilyn Fitterman. I thank her for all she gave me... the courage to speak truth to power."
Marcia Pappas - Past President NOW-NYS & Past NOW-Northeast Regional Director
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781941907276 |
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| Publisher: | Firebrand Publishing |
| Publication date: | 10/15/2020 |
| Pages: | 374 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.77(d) |
About the Author
Table of Contents
Prologue 1
Vignettes 9
1. Why I Write 13
2. Small Spaces 29
3. In The Dark 35
4. Glen and Gary 39
5. Motherhood 51
6. Money 65
7. Abortion 71
8. A Broken Heart 91
9. Working Outside the Home for Pay 103
10. Does it Pay for Mothers to Work? 117
11. Free Speech 121
12. Oppression Sickness 141
13. NOW Election 151
14. Second Election 165
15. A New Beginning 175
16. The Divorce 185
17. Connecting the Dots - Motherhood & Leadership 191
18. Catholic Bashing? 197
19. The Stalker 213
20. A New Life 241
Epilogue 247
THE FITTERMAN VIEW
Welcome To The Fitterman View 253
Marilyn Launches 255
Abortion A New Year's Revolution 257
Nancy Pelosi: A Woman For All Seasons 261
Oh My What Am I To Do? 265
Not Just Any Woman! 269
So Few Women 271
Principles Over Personalities 273
Remember The Ladies 277
I Have A Dream Too 281
Don't Tell Me To Smile 285
U.S Supreme Court 2009 289
Blood on Their Hands 293
Afterword 297
BOOK REVIEWS & SPEECHES
Revolution! 301
Baby Love: Choosing Motherhood After a Lifetime of Ambivalence: 309
Rethink Domestic Violence 313
Talking Back 319
Deja Vu: Race vs. Gender 1870-2008 323
National Women's Equality Amendment 329
Pataki's Practicing Medicine Without A License! 335
Vigil Against Hate Crimes 337
Where Are Our Leaders? 341
Treason! In The Service Of Politics 347
Why I Marched 353
PHOTOS
Photos 357
About the Author 367