Susan Jane Gilman's Books
Mar.24.2009
A riveting modern heart of darkness full of Communist operatives, backpackers, and pancakes.
In 1986, fresh out of college, Gilman and her friend Claire yearned to do something daring and original that did not involve getting a job. Inspired by a placemat at the International House of Pancakes, they decided to embark on an ambitious trip around the globe, starting in the People's...
Jan.01.2005
Gilman's stories tell of struggling to get a life and a clue. Whether she's an uncool white kid in a tough Puerto Rican neighborhood twirling around in her tutu, a teenager chasing a rock star, an ambitious cub reporter realizing there's more to the world than her own navel, or a feminist bride having a meltdown at a wedding salon, Gilman's memoire is so engaging, it reads like the...
Feb.20.2001
Irreverent, provocative, hip -- and always funny -- this guide to power and attitude offers women an intelligent alternative to the negative messages we hear everyday from the media and our relatives. Gilman serves up uncommon wisdom and practical advice on everything from sex to politics. Chapters include "Beauty Tips from Mental Institutions," "We Don't Shape...
About Susan Jane
Susan Jane Gilman is the author of the bestsellers "Hypocrite in a Pouffy White Dress" and "Kiss My Tiara." Her newest book, "Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven" was named one Amazon's "Best Books of 2009" and Barnes...
Causes Susan Jane Gilman Supports
Doctors Without Borders, Southern Poverty Law Center, Planned Parenthood, Natural Resources Defense League, Joint Distribution Committee