Overwhelmed Summary of Key Points
Exploring the modern epidemic of feeling overwhelmed, Brigid Schulte dissects how time pressure and societal expectations affect our work, love, and play.
Gender Roles
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women Summary of Key Points
Lisa See’s ‘Lady Tan’s Circle of Women’ is a historical fiction piece that follows the interconnected lives of women in 19th century China and their struggles within the constraints of their culture.
The Bell Jar Summary of Key Points
The Bell Jar is a semi-autobiographical novel by Sylvia Plath. It follows the protagonist, Esther Greenwood, a successful young woman who becomes mentally ill. Esther’s mental breakdown is depicted with vivid, metaphor-laden prose, as she descends into a state of complete despair, eventually leading to suicide attempts and psychiatric treatment.
The Female Eunuch
A provocative feminist critique challenging traditional gender roles and advocating women’s liberation.
The Yellow Wallpaper
A haunting journey through a woman’s struggle against her confinements.
The Second Shift
Evaluates how working parents manage home duties after their day jobs.