As a young feminist, I had an exceptionally difficult time reconciling my beliefs with the fact not only was I head over heels in love with a man, for some reason I was even thinking I wanted to marry him. I had spent most of my life to date deriding the institution of marriage, and when I realized that commitment was in fact what I wanted with this man, I felt utterly confused. I wish I'd had this book three years ago when I was looking for some guidance -- even reading it now gave me a fresh dose of insight and made me realize that there are OTHERS out there as well who struggle with this decision. In short: this book rocks. No matter what your situation and persuasion, you'll find something inside you can relate with.
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The term 'wife' is fraught with conflicting connotations formany young women today. Although the word suggests companionship andcommitment, it's weighted with the knowledge that marriage is amale-dominated institution in which women have been subservient forcenturies. In this provocative collection of essays, writers in theirtwenties and thirties discuss how they're navigating the waters ofsanctified long-term relationships. Juhu Thukral speaks of marrying toplease her traditional Indian parents; Rachel Fudge wonders whetheralternative ceremonies can lead to greater equality in marriage; and Leslie Millerstruggles with being identified as half of a couple.
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