We Got Issues!: A Young Women's Guide to a Bold, Courageous and Empowered Life [Paperback]

Rha Goddess (Editor), JLove Calderón (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 19, 2006

In 2005, the “We Got Issues” team, Rha Goddess and JLove Calderon, traveled the country gathering rants from over 1,000 women, from Rikers Island to the Republican National Convention. They held community dialogues, rantfests, and Red Tent gatherings. This joyful call-to-arms by young women warriors collects the best of those events. We Got Issues! showcases a new feminine generation as they speak honestly and courageously about the 10 most important issues facing young women today, from money and racism, to relationships and motherhood. Each chapter frames a particular issue socially, culturally, and politically. A diverse range of rants, poems, and monologues are accompanied by an inspiring portrait of a woman warrior, "rituals of empowerment," quotes, statistics, and trends. Powerful black-and-white images capture these spiritual descendents of Eve Ensler, Alice Walker, Jane Fonda, and other old-schoolers acting up, acting out, and demanding change.

Editorial Reviews

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Powerful, original, diverse, outrageous young women. Their voices literally pulse through the book. A manifesta, an invitation, a revelation. -- Eve Ensler

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: New World Library; 1st edition (September 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930722729
• ISBN-13: 978-1930722729
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #992,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

JLOVE CALDERóN is an author, activist, and social entrepreneur working on issues of social justice, race, and gender. She has authored four award- winning books, including her life story in That White Girl, has been optioned for film. Current projects include producing progressive film, TV, books, and educational materials that inspire dialogue and action on behalf of peace and liberation for all people and the planet. JLove graduated Cum Laude from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Africana Studies and received her M.A. in Education from Long Island University. Please visit www.jlovecalderon.com and www.ThatWhiteGirlFilm.com

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a refreshing look at young women's voices, October 10, 2006

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This review is from: We Got Issues!: A Young Women's Guide to a Bold, Courageous and Empowered Life (Paperback)

rha and jlove have connected with young women first hand and created a platform for young women to step up and speak out in their langugage, on their terms, pc or not. the result is this book. and although i don't agree with some of the politics in these pieces, that's what makes me this book so special. these women are not regurgitating feminist values, they have real, personal issues they are dealing with everyday. you often hear that "women's voices are never heard" but they are, if you are looking in the right places---like this book!!