{"product_id":"why-i-marched-paperback","title":"Why I Marched - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarilyn Fitterman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn Fitterman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a feminist activist, mother of five, and grandmother of nine. She served from 1988 to 1992 as President of National Organization for Women - New York State. She was also National NOW Northeast Regional Director, President of National NOW Presidents' Caucus, and a co-founder of Long Island, NY NOW-PAC (Political Action Committee). Fitterman also served as Long Island East End NOW President, and in later years chaired the East Hampton Town Anti-Bias Task Force. She is an experienced lobbyist and has often spoken around the country on First Amendment free speech, church\/state separation, abortion and reproductive rights.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Marilyn Fitterman led the women's movement in New York during a tumultuous, yet thrilling era for women's rights. Never one to mince words or sugarcoat the truth, her memoir is a gripping, funny, and reflective look at life as a leading Second Wave feminist. This book is instructive for social justice activists and all women today.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSonia Ossorio - President NOW-NYS \u0026amp; President NOW- NYC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Here's a personal behind-the-scenes rags-to-politics story of a courageous, effective, feminist activist. Fitterman spent decades on the front lines for abortion rights, birth control, and women's autonomy. I'm excited about this book; it is a MUST READ.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBill Baird - of US Supreme Court's 1972 \u003cem\u003eBaird v. Eisenstadt\u003c\/em\u003e decision making birth control legal for singles in the US.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In 1989 Fitterman hired me as lobbyist. Throughout her NOW-NYS presidency she was a true visionary and brilliant strategist whom I remember whispering at a statewide meeting, \"My God, they're going after birth control.\" She saw, before most, the oncoming onslaught against women's reproductive freedom. She stands throughout time as a beacon and tireless fighter for girls' and women's personal dignity.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLois Shapiro Canter, J. D. - President, Saratoga Foundation for Women WorldWide Inc. \u0026amp; President, Saratoga Unites, Inc.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I always knew I had a voice but never realized how strong it could be until I met Marilyn Fitterman. I thank her for all she gave me... the courage to speak truth to power.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarcia Pappas - Past President NOW-NYS \u0026amp; Past NOW-Northeast Regional Director\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 374\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155918196871,"sku":"9781941907276","price":25.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/819b891c4fba509597274b9f58857c0a.webp?v=1733239603","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/why-i-marched-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}