Betty Friedan books in order
American feminist writer and activist
- Lived
- 1921–2006
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 6
Betty Friedan published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with The Feminine Mystique (1963).
Updated September 2026
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The Feminine Mystique
Betty Friedan's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Feminine Mystique (1963)
It Changed My Life (1976)
Life So Far (2000)
Poetry in order
The Second Stage (1981)
Other books in order
The Problem That Has No Name (1965)
The Fountain of Age (1993)
About Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan was an American feminist writer and activist. A leading figure in the women's movement in the United States, her 1963 book The Feminine Mystique is often credited with sparking the second wave of American feminism in the 20th century. In 1966, Friedan co-founded and was elected the first president of the National Organization for Women (NOW), which aimed to bring women "into the mainstream of American society now [in] fully equal partnership with men."
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Betty Friedan FAQ
- How many books has Betty Friedan written?
- Betty Friedan published 3 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Betty Friedan's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Feminine Mystique.
- What is Betty Friedan's last book?
- Life So Far (2000).
- What is Betty Friedan's most famous book?
- The Feminine Mystique (1963) is Betty Friedan's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.