Margaret Sanger books in order
American birth control activist and nurse
- Lived
- 1879–1966
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 7
Margaret Sanger published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Family Limitation (1914). The best-known is The Pivot of Civilization (1922).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Margaret Sanger
Standalone novels in order
Family Limitation (1914)
Non-fiction in order
The Pivot of Civilization (1922)
Margaret Sanger (1938)
The Selected Papers of Margaret Sanger (1961)
The Autobiography of Margaret Sanger (2004)
Other books in order
Woman and the New Race (1920)
Happiness in Marriage (1936)
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About Margaret Sanger
Margaret Sanger was an American birth control activist, sex educator, writer, and nurse. She opened the first birth control clinic in the United States, founded Planned Parenthood, and was instrumental in the development of the first birth control pill. Sanger is regarded as a founder and leader of the U.S. birth control movement.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Margaret Sanger FAQ
- How many books has Margaret Sanger written?
- Margaret Sanger published 1 novel, 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Margaret Sanger's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Pivot of Civilization.
- What is Margaret Sanger's last book?
- The Selected Papers of Margaret Sanger (1961).
- What is Margaret Sanger's most famous book?
- The Pivot of Civilization (1922) is Margaret Sanger's most widely read book.
- Can I read Margaret Sanger's books for free?
- Yes. 10 books by Margaret Sanger are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.