Backlash by Rachel Dylan is the second book in the Capital Intrigue series. And from the ratings, it looks like many actually do. There is also a girl involved, whom is running the ranch along with her father and its falling apart and about to go back to the bank or non payment of taxes. Hatred, blame, and anger on the rise the McLean men are unforgiving. Okay I can't really write a review because it seems like everything Faludi talked about is happening again. One of the biggest strengths of this book is Faludi's emphasis not only on the words of the people she interviews but their actions. Backlash is a SUPER AMAZING story that GRABS you from the very first page. Actually, the whole book sho. And indeed it should have been—this book demonstrates the ways in which culture (news and entertainment media, fashion, politics, and popular psychology) has push. Unfortunately, these were written "in the late 1980s" and are slightly dated. I had this book on my list because I considered it required reading for anyone who wants to understand the current landscape of women’s rights; when the book was published in 1991, it was hailed as a feminist mythbuster, a possible catalyst for change. Denver and Colton have had their lives and family torn apart. Each man must look into their souls and decide which is more important, bitterness and revenge or if it’s love. I should note that I read the 1992 original version of this book. Yes, that's right, the bully almost always backs down and sometimes even flees. If I ever meet Susan Faludi, I will definitely thank her! Maybe he should have boiled some water at the same time because that's what they did in the 18th century. This book was far from what I was expecting from such a talented author. It's a bully. There are two books in this one. In this release bu Lisa Jackson, Backlash is a re-release of previous novels, Ugh. It was printed in 1991 so it may not seem as relevent 20 yrs later but I assure you it is. Denver was just getting ready to propose to Tessa when the fire happened and then he just left town without a word. For a woman to work is to erode her best qualities, to year by year become more and more a portrait of a neurotic breakdown; to not only disintegrate, but to disintegrate messily and witchily. Denver and Colton have had their lives and family torn apart. I highly recommend it. It stands as the most introspective book on feminism since "Against Our Will". Oh yes and soaker suits and gloves prevent infection in the horse and are generally worn by vets. The Real Book Spy "Readers will be left gasping at every plot twist." Enjoyed the first half of Backlash. Pacific Book Review Star Awarded to Books of Excellent Merit Departing from his successful work in the genre of Young Adult fiction, author Mike Klaassen triumphantly takes readers on an intensely realistic journey back in time, with his compelling work of historical fiction, Backlash: A War of 1812 Novel. I didn’t expect great literature, just a fast paced, entertaining mystery. Also sending someone for towels when a horse is foaling is odd? The good news? He left to travel the world as a photojournalist and returned home seven years later after he was shot. I’m not sure whether I didn’t read the blurb at all or just skimmed through it but this book was not what I expected it to be. The more I read, the angrier I got. Why do more than half of boards of Fortune companies still lack even 1 female member? I love Lisa Jackson but this is a reissue of stories she wrote in the 1980’s. And what happens when you stand up to a bully? Though it deals with the 80's and feminism, the principles behind how to be critical of the press and not believing everything you hear/read are absolutely sound and applicable across all stories in all media, even more so today than in the early 90's as fewer and fewer people are controlling the ethos behind our media. She is living in the McLean house and it is definitely NOT hers. One of things that really jumped out me while I was reading these books were how much we rely on cell phones today. Wondering where the backlash against womyn came from this decade? This trenchant, passoinate, and lively book should be an eye-opener even for feminists who thought they understood what has been going on." Actually, I would call it brilliant. Normally I like Lisa Jackson's books and rarely post a review but was so disappointed with this book that I am posting. Two brothers left town amid betrayal & dishonesty. 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