| Finding Their Own Voices: Maine Women at the Millennium: Their Stories Contributor(s): Mitchell, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0892725877 ISBN-13: 9780892725878 Publisher: Down East Books OUR PRICE: $16.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2002 Annotation: James Mitchell presents a series of biographical sketches and interviews of more than thirty Maine women who have all carved out meaningful careers for themselves. The women shared their stories and dreams with Mitchell to celebrate their and other women's accomplishments. Although their stories and fields of endeavor -- ranging from commercial fishing (Linda Greenlaw), to writing (Kate Barnes), to government service (Chellie Pingree) -- are different, the women all celebrate the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. What they have in common is intelligence, passion, enthusiasm, and a firm belief in their abilities. Black and white photographs accompany each profile. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Women's Studies |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2002109963 |
| Physical Information: 0.41" H x 6.06" W x 8.96" (0.61 lbs) 162 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 21st Century - Geographic Orientation - Maine - Sex & Gender - Feminine |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: James Mitchell presents a series of biographical sketches and interviews of more than thirty Maine women who have all carved out meaningful careers for themselves. The women shared their stories and dreams with Mitchell to celebrate their and other women's accomplishments. Although their stories and fields of endeavor - ranging from commercial fishing (Linda Greenlaw), to writing (Kate Barnes), to government service (Chellie Pingree) - are different, the women all celebrate the remarkable resilience of the human spirit. What they have in common is intelligence, passion, enthusiasm, and a firm belief in their abilities. Black and white photographs accompany each profile. |