“{A] VERY READABLE, COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY.” —tThe Seattle Times “Freedman has accomplished the impossible—a brilliant synthesis of feminist scholarship and activism, truly interdisciplinary and trans- national. Her lucid analysis of the past and future role of women’s movements is inspiring and empowering.” —GERDA LERNER Historian and author of Women and History and Why History Matters “Freedman brings alive the story of a global revolution, spanning cen- curies and cultures, with lively writing and spirited scholarship. . . . The accessible writing—tracing feminism from prehistoric societies through today—sparkles with a keen understanding. . . . Its chought- ful, user-friendly approach invites readers to think about how girls and women are treated.” * —San Jose Mercury News “{An] illuminating analysis . . . The scope of this book is enormous.” —London Economist “[No Turning Back} serves as a reminder of how far women—in this country and abroad—have come in their efforts to gain equality and how much work still needs to be done.” —Palo Alto Weekly Please turn the page (for more reviews. ...“ELOQUENT . .. THE BOOK IS GLOBAL IN ITS REACH.... {A} COMPELLING AND INSPIRATIONAL ACCOUNT.” —Charleston Post & Courier “Compelling and surprisingly easy to read . . . Freedman’s emphasis on global experiences and progress, and her use of examples and sto- ties of individual women from villages in Africa to urban areas in the United States, brings concepts to life... . Freedman’s skill in making complex material readable is evident, as is her passion for the subject.” —St. Louis Post-Dispatch “{A] rigorous work that not only stands as an excellent primer on the current state of feminism, but also includes a historical perspective for content... . With an accessible writing style and obvious love for her subject, Freedman has penned a major work that fits well both in the classroom and on the bedside table.” —Publishers Weekly “A welcome and stimulating overview that connects the modern femi- nist movement not only to its own past, but to global struggles for economic and social justice.” —Kirkus Reviews “No Turning Back is a model of how to write global history.” —Women’s Review of Books