In Recollections of My Life as a Woman, Diane di Prima explores the first three decades of her extraordinary life. Born into a conservative Italian American family, di Prima grew up in Brooklyn but broke away from her roots to follow through on a lifelong commitment to become a poet, first made when she was in high school. Immersing herself in Manhattan's early 1950s Bohemia, di Prima quickly emerged as a renowned poet, an influential editor, and a single mother at a time when this was unheard of. Vividly chronicling the intense, creative cauldron of those years, she recounts her revolutionary relationships and sexuality, and how her experimentation led her to define herself as a woman. What emerges is a fascinating narrative about the courage and triumph of the imagination, and how one woman discovered her role in the world.

Welcome to the insightful world of Helen Herron Taft's Recollections of Full Years, a captivating memoir that offers a unique perspective on a transformative era in American history. Step into the life of Helen Herron Taft, wife of President William Howard Taft, as she shares her personal recollections of the years spent in the White House and beyond. Through her vivid storytelling, Taft provides a glimpse into the political, social, and cultural landscape of the early 20th century. Experience the challenges and triumphs of Mrs. Taft's years as First Lady, from her advocacy for the arts to her contributions to diplomacy and her role as a supporter of women's rights. Follow her journey alongside President Taft as they navigate the complexities of leadership and public service. Since its publication, Recollections of Full Years has fascinated readers with its intimate portraits of historical figures, insightful commentary on the events of the time, and reflections on the personal joys and sorrows of a remarkable life. As you delve into Mrs. Taft's recollections, you'll be transported to a world of grand receptions, diplomatic travels, and the inner workings of the White House. Gain new perspectives on the achievements and challenges faced by one of America's influential First Ladies. In conclusion, Recollections of Full Years is more than just a memoir—it's a testament to the power of perseverance, the importance of public service, and the enduring legacy of the Taft administration. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of memoirs, or simply curious about the lives of America's First Ladies, prepare to be captivated by Mrs. Taft's engaging narrative. Don't miss your chance to explore the remarkable life of Helen Herron Taft. Let her memoir Recollections of Full Years take you on a journey through history, politics, and personal triumph. Grab your copy now and discover the untold stories of one of America's most influential women.

An electric portrait of the artist as a young woman that asks how a writer finds her voice in a society that prefers women to be silent In Recollections of My Nonexistence, Rebecca Solnit describes her formation as a writer and as a feminist in 1980s San Francisco, in an atmosphere of gender violence on the street and throughout society and the exclusion of women from cultural arenas. She tells of being poor, hopeful, and adrift in the city that became her great teacher; of the small apartment that, when she was nineteen, became the home in which she transformed herself; of how punk rock gave form and voice to her own fury and explosive energy. Solnit recounts how she came to recognize the epidemic of violence against women around her, the street harassment that unsettled her, the trauma that changed her, and the authority figures who routinely disdained and disbelieved girls and women, including her. Looking back, she sees all these as consequences of the voicelessness that was and still is the ordinary condition of women, and how she contended with that while becoming a writer and a public voice for women's rights. She explores the forces that liberated her as a person and as a writer--books themselves, the gay men around her who offered other visions of what gender, family, and joy could be, and her eventual arrival in the spacious landscapes and overlooked conflicts of the American West. These influences taught her how to write in the way she has ever since, and gave her a voice that has resonated with and empowered many others.

A collection of essays, letters, and personal recollections in which Ruth Picardie records her feelings in the year before she died of breast cancer.

The first unabridged publication of the memoirs of Cornelia Jones Pond, a privileged child of a slaveholding family in Georgia, follws her life from her birth into the antebellum world of 1834, through the apocalyptic Civil War, and beyond. UP.

Twenty-eight men and women recall their experiences as the raw, newly born city of sandhills and gambling saloons matures into a metropolis of elegant homes and bustling factories. These voices from the past tell us of Life during the Civil War. -- Living under vigilante justice. -- Globe-trotting tourists on visits to Barbary Coast dives and the opium dens of Chinatown.