Jailed for Freedom

"Jailed for Freedom" by Doris Stevens is a record of the American women's suffrage movement between 1913 and 1919, chronicling the shift in tactics toward more active approaches. The book follows leaders like Susan B. Anthony and Alice Paul as they pushed for a national amendment that would grant women the right to vote. It underscores the challenges, demonstrations, and political strategies that marked this important push for women's rights, detailing both the personal sacrifices and organized efforts to overcome social and political obstacles in their journey to enfranchisement.