Hailed by feminists as one of the most important contributions to women's studies in the last decade, this gripping, beautifully written account describes the daily struggles of women under the Marxist regime in the former republic of Yugoslavia."A thoughtful, beautifully written collection of essays...blending provocative analysis with the texture of everyday life." "--New York Times Book Review" "An invaluable account of the cumulative weariness of the soul brought on by daily life in an Eastern European country."--Vivian GornickA