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In this classic autobiography first published in 1938, Sanger recounts her courageous battles to establish birth control as a basic human right, providing a captivating firsthand account of an early crusade for women's healthcare. Don't miss this inspiring and insightful story, a must-have for any women's studies collection.

Margaret Higgins Sanger, September 14, 1879 - September 6, 1966, was an American birth control activist, sex educator, writer, and nurse. Sanger popularized the term "birth control", opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, and established organizations that evolved into the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. The following is a recorded tv interview.

In her powerful autobiography, Margaret Sanger, a pioneering advocate for birth control rights, recounts her extraordinary journey filled with challenges, including her time in jail and her exile, all in the name of legalizing birth control for women. She shares the relentless battles she faced not just with lawmakers, but also with the medical community. Set against the rich backdrop of courtrooms, her personal experiences, and her travels around the world, Sangers story provides a captivating glimpse into the societal changes during and after World War I. This compelling narrative is ...

"The Pivot of Civilization" is a non-fiction book written by Margaret Sanger, the founder of the birth control movement in the United States. Sanger argues that overpopulation is the root cause of poverty, disease, and social unrest. She advocates for the use of birth control methods to enable women to control their own reproductive health and prevent unwanted pregnancies. Sanger also argues that access to birth control can help to improve the lives of women and children, and can ultimately lead to a better society.