Archived Global Projects
The following translations/adaptations of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” are no longer in print and were produced by groups or publishers that are no longer active.
Egypt: Cairo Women’s Health Book Collective
Translation: Women’s Lives and Health
The Cairo Women’s Health Book Collective published a book in Arabic inspired by “Our Bodies, Ourselves” in 1991. The organization is no longer active and the book is no longer in print.
To find out more about this project, see this 1993 article from the journal Reproductive Health Matters. For additional information, please contact Hind Khattab: sahara2 [AT] starnet.com.eg
Visit Palestinian-Arab Communities for information on a 2011 Arabic adaptation of “Our Bodies, Ourselves.”
Germany: Rowohlt Verlag GmBH
Unser Korper, Unser Leben
Translation: Our Bodies, Our Lives
A two-volume German edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1980 by the publishing house Rowohlt Verlag GmBH. Both volumes were revised in 1988. The first volume was reissued annually through 1999; the second volume was reissued annually through 1996.
For more information, please contact Rowohlt Verlag GmBH.
FIJI: University of the South Pacific
Caring for Ourselves: A Health Handbook for Pacific Women
A 1983 adaptation of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” written by Vanessa Griffen for women in Fiji.
The book is no longer in print.
Greece: Ipodomi Books Limited
Translation: We and Our Body
A Greek edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1981 by the publishing house Ipodomi Books Limited.
The book is out of print and the publisher is no longer in business.
Israel: Second Sex Publishing House
Translation: Our Bodies, Ourselves: A Book for Women, by Women
A Hebrew edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1982 by Second Sex Publishing House. The book is out of print and the publisher is no longer in business.
Visit Israel: Women and Their Bodies for information on a 2011 Hebrew adaptation of “Our Bodies, Ourselves.”
Italy: Feltrinelli
Noi e il Nostro Corpo
Translation: We and Our Body
An Italian edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1974 by Feltrinelli. This book is out of print.
For more information, please contact Feltrinelli.
Japan: Godo-shuppan
女のからだ : 性と愛の真実
Onna no karada : sei to ai no shinjitsu
Translation: Mother’s body: The truth of life and love
The first Japanese adaptation of Our Bodies, Ourselves was published in 1974 by Godo-shuppan in Tokyo. This book is out of print.
In 1988, the Shokado Women’s Bookstore in Kyoto published a new edition. Find out more.
Netherlands: Uitgeverij Prometheus / Bert Bakker
Je Lichaam, Je Leven
Translation: Your Body, Your Life
A Dutch edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1981 by Bert Bakker BV Prometheus.
This book is out of print, and the publisher is now doing business as Uitgeverij Prometheus / Bert Bakker.
For more information, please contact Uitgeverij Prometheus / Bert Bakker.
South Africa: Women’s Health Project
South African Women’s Health Book
An English version of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1996 by the Women’s Health Project and Oxford University Press.
For more information, please contact Marion Borcherds: marion.borcherds@nhls.ac.za
Spain: Icaria Editorial
Nuestros Cuerpos, Nuestras Vidas
Translation: Our Bodies, Our Lives
Icaria Publishers produced a Spanish edition for Spain in 1982. This book is out of print.
For more information, please contact Icaria Editorial.
Sweden: Gidlunds
Vara Kroppar Vara Jag
Translation: Our Bodies, Our Self: A Book About Women, by Women
A Swedish edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1980 by Gidlunds. This book is out of print.
For more information, please contact Gidlunds.
Taiwan: Women’s Magazine
《妳的身體和妳自己》
Translation: Your Body, Yourself
A Chinese edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in Taiwan in 1975.
Find out more about the project.
Thailand: Women’s Health Education Network
Translation: Our Bodies, Our Selves
A Thai edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” (a direct translation) was published in 1996 by the Women’s Health Education Network. This project was located in the Population Council’s office in Bangkok. The book is out of print.
For more information, please contact Gaye Tharawan: gaye@ucsc.edu
United Kingdom: Penguin
Our Bodies, Ourselves
An English edition of “Our Bodies, Ourselves” was published in 1978; a second edition followed in 1988 and is reportedly still in print.
