There’s so much more to Windsor’s story than her Supreme Court case that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. And if you learn anything from her memoir, I hope it’s her personal motto: Never postpone joy.”—Book Riot
"Mesmerizing... Read this and get to know the woman who changed history for all of us." —Rosie O’Donnell
“[Edie Windsor] refused to give up on the promise of America. There was not a cynical, defeatist bone in her body.… It’s easy to go weary fighting these fights, but remember Edie Windsor who took on and won against the U.S. Government. She pushed us all to be better, to stand taller, to dream bigger.” —Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, in her eulogy
“In a forthright and vivid memoir...Windsor reveals her early realization of her attraction to women and her long struggle to navigate homophobia among family members and at work, to live openly as a lesbian, and to marry the woman she loved.... A candid portrait of an indefatigable woman.” —Kirkus Review
“Insightful...a whirlwind tale spanning eight decades studded with glamour, bravado, and desire.... Windsor’s memoir is passionately told and serves as a substantive look at her contribution to same-sex marriage.” —Publishers Weekly
“With many sparkling memories paired with materials from personal archival collections, this account enthralls with every turn of the page.... Whether readers are seeking material on U.S. LGBTQ history, particularly regarding the pre–Stonewall era, or an enrapturing memoir, this work will satisfy. Don’t miss out on this essential read. ”—Library Journal (starred review)
“A big-picture look at Windsor’s entire life, including her immigrant experience and childhood in Philadelphia; her enviable 1950s Greenwich Village social life; her relationship with Thea Speyer that began rocky and ended 44-years later when Thea succumbed to MS; her late-life yet intense activism; and her second marriage to Judith Kasen-Windsor. Most enjoyable in this telling is Windsor’s willingness to reflect and adjust.”—Booklist
“Only a couple of times in a generation are we fortunate enough to witness the power of one individual who creates massive change. Edie Windsor was such a person. Her name joins an exclusive list of individuals who stood up for their rights and changed the world. Not only did she insist on freedom in a field of anger, she moved among us with grace, dignity and caring. Edie Windsor is an example of what happens when one turns love into power.” —David Mixner, author and activist
"Sit down with Edie Windsor as she shares stories of her life in this thoroughly enjoyable memoir that reveals the civil rights icon as much more than the one-dimensional public version so many of our heroes become. By the time you turn the last page, you'll love Edie for so much more than just taking down DOMA." —Jim Obergefell, author of Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality
