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Gloria Steinem released her final memoir An Unexpected Life after a career of collaborative writing

Gloria Steinem published her last memoir, An Unexpected Life, following an email exchange with a journalist in March 2008.

For Gloria Steinem, Feminism Was Always Collaborative
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Email exchange before birthday

Steinem sent an email on March 22, 2008, three days before her 74th birthday. She thanked the recipient for updating a classic text and comparing it to Lani Guinier's work.

Critique of 2008 endorsement

The journalist had previously criticized an op-ed where Steinem endorsed Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama. Steinem responded by inviting continued dialogue despite their disagreement on the candidates.

Completion of final book

Steinem expressed a desire to stay out of current events except for her writing projects. Her last memoir was completed posthumously, reflecting her lifelong commitment to explaining ideas through text.

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