Ellen Goodman's book, "Turning Points: How People Change, Through Crisis and Commitment," is full of stories from 50 people. The main topic of her book has to do with individual change and social change. The role of the housewife and how homemakers are viewed by others is studied by Goodman.

Discussing the women's movement, feminism, and the books, "At Large," with its author, journalist Ellen Goodman, and "The Second Stage" with its author, feminist Betty Friedan.