Through original interviews and research, Llewellyn uses spirituality to uncover new commonalities between the second and third feminist waves, and sacred and secular experiences. Her lively approach highlights the importance of reading cultures in feminist studies, connecting women's voices across generations, literary practices, and religions.

Introduction 1. Reading, Feminism, and Spirituality 2. Talking in Waves: A Generational and Secular Metaphor 3. Filtering the Canon 4. Reading for Difference 5. Reading for Community Conclusion: Keep On Troubling the Waves Appendix A: Methodology and Method: Reader-Centered Feminist Research Appendix B: Readers Profiles Appendix C: Groups, Networks, and Organizations