In this lively new biography, an historian argues convincingly that Margaret Sanger deserves the vaunted place in feminist history she once held. Baker's nuanced account of Sanger's life emphasizes the passion of her convictions.

Margaret Higgins, daughter of Corning -- Mrs. William Sanger of Hastings-on-Hudson -- Comrade Sanger -- Creating Margaret Sanger -- On trial -- The birth control review -- Voyages -- Spreading the word -- All things fade -- World leader -- Epilogue : last years.