Julia @ Women’s Liberation. Inside the Movement
304pp, Monza Satin Recycled and Bond Recycled.
A multi-layered memoir. From inside the Women’s Liberation movement, Julia Ryan traces how it formed in Australia and what happened for one activist over the first 25 years, from an up-close, deeply reflective and personal perspective.
A journey deep into the heart of a radical movement propelled by unprecedented feminist energy and intellect. Julia’s exceptional gift of observation and naked truth telling shines a light on the Canberra Women’s Liberation Movement in all its glorious, messy magnificence. An utterly captivating story of a revolution with no end. These trailblazing women lived it every single day. And still do!
This is an historical account like no other. The underbelly of doubt and the raw challenge of personal conflict and change are all laid bare, alongside meticulous attention to the development of feminist theory. This book is testament to the formidable power of sisterhood.
Virginia Haussegger, AM.
Book review in the Canberra Times, 31 March 2024
