Summary of My Life on the Road

My Life on the Road is a memoir by Gloria Steinem, a feminist icon, writer, editor and political activist. In it, she recounts her experiences of a lifetime of activism, travel, and self-discovery. She reflects on her upbringing in Ohio, her early career as a freelance journalist, her time in India, her rise to prominence in the 1960s as a leader in the feminist movement, and her travels around the world as a feminist activist. Through it all, she reflects on the importance of building communities and making connections with others, and how these connections have informed her life and work. The memoir offers a glimpse into Steinem's world and her experiences of growth as an activist, writer, and leader.