Wise Women : A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty
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Book Description
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 l00.What she found was a revelationwomen who were vital, energetic, and deeply beautiful, inside and out. The80 portraits are of women from all walks of life from the famous, such as Sandra Day OConnor, Julie Harris, and Angela Lansbury, to the ordinary, such as our mothers and grandmothers. Tennesons 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.
About the Author
Joyce Tenneson is the author of six books, including Light Warriors (Bulfinch, 2000). Her work has been exhibited worldwide and is included in many museum collections.
She lives and works in New York City.
Wise Women : A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty,Joyce Tenneson,Bulfinch,0821228013,1945-,Older women,Photo Essays,Photoessays & Documentaries,Photography,Photography of women,Portraits,Subjects & Themes - Portraits,Tenneson, Joyce,,Women's Studies - General,Photography / Portraits
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