This is the untold story of the women of the Zapatista movement and the roles they played in the guerrilla army. Gathered by longtime community organiser Hilary Klein, the Zapatista women's own recollections of their lives, struggles and critical involvement bring to light the tremendous transformation of gender roles that has occurred in this culture of revolution. Instructive for all who are committed to examining how existing grassroots alternatives to global capitalism can guide the way toward justice, equality and democracy.