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Exploring Justice: Three Women’s Journey in 1970s America

2/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

Sophie Ward, a novelist, portrays three women in the 1970s United States as they explore justice, power, and growth.
The characters include figures Andrea Dworkin and Muriel Rukeyser, plus the fictional Phyllis Patterson.
The narrative shows their interconnectedness and the challenges of achieving justice.
Ward emphasizes sympathetic engagement as liberation and urges readers to confront daily challenges.
The book also reflects ambivalence toward revolutionary activism and personal responsibility.

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Story summary

Sophie Ward, a novelist, portrays three women in the 1970s United States as they explore justice, power, and growth.
The characters include figures Andrea Dworkin and Muriel Rukeyser, plus the fictional Phyllis Patterson.
The narrative shows their interconnectedness and the challenges of achieving justice.
Ward emphasizes sympathetic engagement as liberation and urges readers to confront daily challenges.
The book also reflects ambivalence toward revolutionary activism and personal responsibility.