Gloria Steinem’s final memoir is a life lesson in hope

Gloria Steinem, the influential feminist writer and activist, passed away at the age of 92 just weeks before the release of her final memoir, An Unexpected Life. In an interview, Steinem shared her perspective on aging with a sense of gratitude and optimism. She recounted the ways in which her life had been enriched by friends and connections in various countries, her childhood in Ohio during a time when women were expected to marry and have children, and her awakening to the feminist movement.

Steinem also discussed the impact of her time in India, which challenged her preconceived notions about the world and left a lasting impression. In the memoir, she revisited her childhood, her political awakening, and her role in the second-wave feminist movement, offering a glimpse into her journey and the lessons she learned along the way.