Valerie Solanas: The Fascinating Life of the Woman Behind SCUM and Andy Warhol Shooting
This review is about the amazing new book, Valerie Solanas: The Defiant Life of the Woman Who Wrote SCUM (and Shot Andy Warhol). Written by Breanne Fahs, this book is a compelling examination of the life and legacy of one of the most controversial figures of the 20th century. It not only chronicles her remarkable story but also sheds light on the social, personal and political forces that shaped her life.
The book provides an intimate glimpse into what drove Solanas to shoot Warhol in 1968 and why her manifesto, SCUM Manifesto, remains relevant today. It also reveals how she persevered despite immense personal challenges to become a figurehead for feminism and anti-capitalist movements. With vivid detail, Fahs captures Solanas’ unwavering defiance and refusal to conform as she fought for gender equality and liberation from oppressive systems.