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    Given the alluring title, “Sex Wars” definitely seems like a must read, but settle down guys, it’s not what you think. In “Sex Wars,” Marge Piercy takes you to the other side of post Civil War New York, and directly into the fight for women’s rights. This narrative is a non-fiction story that interweaves the story of a Russian immigrant named Freydeh with historical real life women crusaders such as; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Susan B. Anthony and Victoria Woodhull.

    While Freydeh searches for her sister, a quest that takes her though brothels and a prison, Stanton, Anthony and Woodhull fight to eliminate sexual repression and gain women’s civil rights. Personally, I enjoyed reading this novel. Piercy gives you many points of view to follow, making it a well rounded read. Not only do you get the historical facts and background on what was happening to immigrants that time, but Piercy strives to make a connection between the two classes; the struggles of women who had privilege and money, to those of immigrants who had no advantages, to show that there weren’t really any differences.

    This is what I liked most about the book. Piercy points out that, no matter who you are and how you live, that we are all the same and have the same battles to fight.

    Overall, I give “Sex Wars” a 4 rating because it’s intriguing and for me, the historical background makes it that much more of a must read. So I am hoping that you guys go and pick up your copy today!

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