And actually, 1 in 3 American women had needed an abortion at some time in her life. And suddenly, I thought, wait a minute, you know, I had an abortion. So I sat there as a reporter for New York magazine, listening to women tell their stories, you know, that were tragic and ludicrous and every human emotion all wrapped into one.
STEINEM: Let's hear from women who have actually had this experience. And, you know, a group of early feminists had just said, wait a minute, you know, in New York (laughter) - in the legislature, they asked 14 men and one nun to testify. This was before the Supreme Court ruling. This was actually an alternate hearing to one that the New York state legislature was holding on the liberalization of abortion law in New York state. And suddenly, I heard other women standing up and talking about what it was like to have to go out and seek an illegal abortion. And I had gone to cover an abortion speak-out held in a church downtown in New York City. So it wasn't until many years later, after New York magazine had started. STEINEM: The amazing thing was that it took me so long. When did you first speak about your abortion? GROSS: Thank you for reading that dedication to your new book.
Sharpe, I believe you, who knew the law was unjust, would not mind if I say this so long after your death. Second, you will do what you want to do with your life. Knowing only that she had broken an engagement at home to seek an unknown fate, he said, you must promise me two things. John Sharpe of London who, in 1957, a decade before physicians in England could legally perform an abortion for any reason other than the health of the woman, took the considerable risk of referring for an abortion a 22-year-old American on her way to India. GLORIA STEINEM: (Reading) This book is dedicated to Dr. I want you to start by reading the dedication of your new book. TERRY GROSS, BYLINE: Gloria Steinem, welcome back to FRESH AIR. Terry spoke to Gloria Steinem in October of last year, when "My Life On The Road" was published in hardback. And as we'll hear, she kind of grew up on the road. She says she's traveled with a purpose - to raise awareness of women's issues and organize women in the U.S. She estimates she's spent at least half of her time on the road for more than four decades. Her memoir, "My Life On The Road," is now out in paperback. She's also written about her own life and the personal obstacles she's had to overcome and how they represent obstacles many women face. She's written about political, social and economic barriers to women's rights.
She also helped found the National Women's Political Caucus and the Women's Media Center.
magazine in 1972 and remained one of its editors for 15 years. Our guest today is Gloria Steinem, a leader and symbol of the women's movement since the 1970s, still active and speaking out at age 82.
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