| Wise Women: A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty Contributor(s): Tenneson, Joyce (Author) |
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ISBN: 0821228013 ISBN-13: 9780821228012 Publisher: Bulfinch Press OUR PRICE: $36.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 2002 Annotation: In ancient times, older women were the keepers of primal mysteries and were revered for their special wisdom. For this very special book, Joyce Tenneson traveled throughout America to photograph and interview women ages 65 to 100. What she found was a revelation -- women who were vital, energetic, and deeply beautiful, inside and out. The 80 portraits are of women from all walks of life from the famous, such as Sandra Day O'Connor, Julie Harris, and Angela Lansbury, to the ordinary, such as our mothers and grand-mothers. Tenneson's compelling and compassionate portraits, accompanied by short poignant statements from these remarkable women about the experience of aging, will help to reawaken us to the power and wisdom of our elders. -- "Wise Women" provides positive role models for the fastest growing segment of the American population -- those over 65. -- The book challenges stereotypes about aging women -- teaching us the value of their spiritual, intuitive, compassionate, and outspoken qualities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Portraits & Selfies - Photography | Photoessays & Documentaries - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: NA |
| LCCN: 2001052812 |
| Physical Information: 0.69" H x 7.94" W x 10.26" (1.74 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In ancient times older women were the keepers of primal mysteries and were revered for their special wisdom: today there is a feeling that our culture is reawakening to the power of our elders. Joyce Tenneson presents 80 portraits of women aged 65 to 100, who comment on their experiences of ageing. |