They Didn't See Us Coming - by Lisa Levenstein (Hardcover)

The book "They Didn't See Us Coming" is a groundbreaking exploration of the women's movement in the 1990s, revealing how this decade was actually a time of intense and international coalition building.

Through showcasing voices and stories long overlooked by popular culture and scholars, the book sheds light on the growing influence of women of color, women with disabilities, women from the global South, and people of ranging gender expressions and identities.

This activism centered around moments like the 1995 Beijing Women's Conference, where Hillary Clinton famously declared, "Women's rights are human rights." The book also highlights lesser-known but equally important calls to action, such as a "crawl in" protest by wheelchair riders and the use of new tools like e-mail, listservs, and discussion boards to bring people with common purpose into instant contact.

This comprehensive and engaging account provides a fresh perspective on the women's movement and its ongoing struggle for equality and justice.