A radical classic! Why haven't we had any bell hooks books here before you ask? We're not really sure either. But she's a breath of fresh air in the feminist discourse. In this, one of her most famous books, she addresses some basic feminist ideas with life and intensity: work, parenting, sisterhood, and the role of men in the feminist struggle are all examined. If you're interested in feminism at all, then check out this book. And of course read whatever bell hooks books you can get your hands on!