Margaret Sanger an Autobiography

Margaret Sanger's Autobiography is a compelling and thought-provoking account of the life and work of one of the most influential women in the history of reproductive rights. In this book, Sanger tells her own story, from her childhood in a large family in upstate New York to her work as a nurse in the slums of New York City, where she witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of unplanned pregnancies and unsafe abortions.Sanger's experiences led her to become a fierce advocate for women's reproductive rights, and she founded the American Birth Control League (later known as Planned Parenthood) to promote access to birth control and education about reproductive health. Throughout her life, she faced opposition and criticism from religious and conservative groups, but she remained steadfast in her belief that women should have the right to control their own bodies and make informed choices about their reproductive health.In this autobiography, Sanger also discusses her personal life, including her relationships with her husband and children, as well as her travels around the world to promote birth control and reproductive rights. Her writing is frank and honest, and she does not shy away from controversial topics or difficult conversations.Overall, Margaret Sanger's Autobiography is a powerful testament to the importance of reproductive rights and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the fight for bodily autonomy.Margaret Sanger was the founder of the birth control movement in the United States. A trained nurse by profession she founded a magazine on birth control as well as the first birth control clinic in the U.S. located in Brooklyn. She organized the first World Population Conference and was the first president of the International Planned Parenthood Federation. This is her fascinating story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.