Bertha’s Bookshelf – Uneasy Virtue

📖 Coming This September for Bertha’s Bookshelf… Brace Yourself for a Bold, Eye-Opening Read!

We’re stepping back to take a deep dive into the politics, power struggles, and uncomfortable truths behind prostitution in America with:
Uneasy Virtue: The Politics of Prostitution and the American Reform Tradition by Barbara Meil Hobson

This isn’t just history—it’s a fearless exploration of over 150 years of contested reform, shifting moral standards, and societal control. Hobson takes us on a gripping journey through the complex tug-of-war between public virtue and private vice—highlighting one of the most elusive and controversial laws in U.S. history: The Chamberlain-Kahn Act.

📚 This groundbreaking book is tough to put down, and we can’t wait to peel back its pages with you. Get ready for thought-provoking discussion, rich historical context, and a new understanding of how deeply these issues still echo today.

Join us for an unforgettable August read—where reform meets resistance, and virtue is anything but simple.