Summary:
The book combines memoir and cultural history to explore the author's personal experiences and the lives of five pioneering women writers who challenged societal expectations about marriage and female independence. It delves into the pleasures and possibilities of remaining single, and examines the changing attitudes towards women's roles and relationships throughout history.
Key points:
1. Spinsterhood Redefined: Bolick reframes "spinster" as a choice for independence, not a symbol of loneliness or failure.
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