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WTF?
The previous reviewer is a nice example of how a whiny feminist will behave when her lies are exposed, and the truth emerges as the opposite of what she says and believes.
lets move on
this book just reifies the old boy/girl dichotomy.we have to move on from finger pointing to some real issues.are we really to believe that boys are being harmed by feminism? poor things...is there really anything inherent in being a boy or girl.We know that there is not, so how can people still be making these passe and inflamatory arguments.Give me a break.

Important book
This is an important book whether or not you actually have boys yourself.
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Subjects:  1. Adolescence - General    2. Boys    3. Feminism    4. Feminism & Feminist Theory    5. Gender Studies    6. Life Stages - Adolescence    7. Men's Studies - General    8. Psychology    9. Sex Roles (Sociological Aspects)    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Sociology Of Youth    13. Teenage boys    14. United States    15. Social Science / Gender Studies   

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Jean Kilbourne first gained prominence in the 1970s as the maker ofRead more

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Phenomenal
This book was OUTSTANDING.The only thing that pains me about it is that I bought it out of bargain bin.I would have gladly paid full price. Only a little out of print...
This powerful and vital book is out of print - but only under this title. "Deadly Persuasion" was released in November 2000 under the new title "Can't Buy My Love: How Advertising Changes the Way We Think and Feel". Under that title, the book has never gone out of print, so it is easy to acquire. And you definitely should acquire it!

Deadly Persuasion
A brillient and stunning consideration of how advertising affects society. Rather than the more popular route of blaming problems of the modern world on entertainment media, Kilbourne convincingly argues that it is, indeed, the unnoticed and unceasing stream of advertisments which is harmful. Required reading for anyone who ponders modern sociology. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Advertising    2. Advertising & Promotion    3. Consumers    4. Media Studies    5. Social Control    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Sociology - General    9. Women consumers    10. Women in advertising    11. Women's Studies - General    12. Consumer issues    13. Current Events / Mass Media   

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Wake up Sisters
This was a fantastic read.I hope it will inspire women to reclaim their role in our global future; it certainly has inspired me and I have shared it with many of my sister friends.

What a message of hope!
We are bombarded with news about the terrible condition of our mother earth because of the destructive behavior of humans. This book states excellent examples of hope and supports many organizations working together to improve life on our beautiful planet.

Urgent Message From Mother
There has never been a more auspicious time for such a book.
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Subjects:  1. General    2. Psychology    3. Social Science    4. Social networks    5. Sociology    6. Women    7. Women And Politics    8. Women political activists    9. Women's Studies - General    10. Mind, body, spirit: mysticism & self-awareness    11. Women's studies   

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Good defence of enlightened values
Ms Ali has written a most useful book. She exposes the dishonesty of those who cry 'Islamophobia' whenever Islam is criticised. She shows how thuggishly orthodox Muslims behave to women, dissenters, Jews and gays. She shows the roots of this intolerance in the pre-medieval thinking of Muhammad and in the all-too-common dogmatic adherence to his outdated writings.
An international bestseller, it's available here for the first time in English
THE CAGED VIRGIN: AN EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION FOR WOMEN AND ISLAM urges democracies to recommit to reason and makes a case for the freedom of women from Muslim oppression. It's her survey of Islam and its impact on the role of women and their rights, but does more than chart history: THE CAGED VIRGIN proffers a call to action from free women, and provides her own story of how author Ayaan Hirsi Ali evolved to become the leading voice for Muslim women around the world. An international bestseller, it's available here for the first time in English.
Ayaan Hirsi Ali cannot speak for Islam
There is a difference between religion and culture, and although it is often difficult to tease them apart, the effort should be made. Ayaan Hirsi Ali has not made much of an attempt in her book, which seems to blame Islam for the shortcomings of Somali culture when it comes to women - and, worse, to imply that Somalia is typical of the Islamic world, which is so diverse that a 'typical' country cannot be found. Sadly, male oppression of women can be found in most parts of the world, including those with no connection to Islam - and men have often twisted religions to justify their treatment of women.
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Subjects:  1. Islam - General    2. Islamic Studies    3. Islamic countries    4. Muslim women    5. Social Science    6. Social conditions    7. Sociology    8. Women In Islam    9. Women's Studies - General    10. Political Science / Civil Rights   

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Must-read for any woman or parent (especially working moms!)
I find myself raving about this book to every woman (and man) I know. This is the most astounding and thought-provoking book I've read in recent years.Professor Hrdy is an emeritus professor of anthropology at UC Davis who puts the behavior of mothers and infants into an evolutionary context, using a comparative approach and drawing from sociobiology, anthropology, and psychology. I enjoyed this book from my perspectives as a student who did doctoral research in behavioral ecology; as a scientist who's tired of the superficial stereotype of instinctive, selfless maternal devotion; and most profoundly as a mother who's trying somehow to balance the equation of doing good for my family, myself, and the world as an ecologist with a conservation group. I appreciated the fact that she did not just rely on her own research on langur monkeys, but extensively reviewed other studies (and pointed out the dearth of studies that challenge societal assumptions that all mothers should care for every infant under any circumstance). She also entertains different hypotheses instead of just staking out a prescription based on an idealized version from one point in human evolutionary history (i.e. romanticizing hunter-gatherer societies), as seen in anthropologist Meredith Small's "Our Babies, Ourselves", which is also a wonderful book, but lacks the breadth of Hrdy's scholarship.
A must read for any evolutionary psychologist
So many great little factoids. My favorite topics include family planning (abortion, infanticide), maternal bonding, the adaptiveness of menopause, females in social structure, and lots of other tidbits I wish more authors would cover. The most fascinating thing is that these topics come up in the animal kingdom, not just with us. Evolution from a female viewpoint
This is a fascinating look at evolution with particular reference to the female of the species.Packed with fascinating information about female behaviour through the ages. Descriptions of life among hunter-gatherer groups are particularly interesting.Subjects like infanticide, wetnursing, abandonment of infants, etc are gone into in great detail.I learnt a lot from this book.I particularly enjoyed the splendidly bloodthirsty lullabye from the Napoleonic era printed at the end of this book, my children love it.One small complaint, at one point in this book Ms. Hrdy compares housewives to laboratory rats.Now, I am used to the abuse routinely heaped on housewives, but this is really going a little too far.The big difference between a laboratory rat and a housewife is that I, a housewife, can leave my house any time I like (maybe it's different in America, perhaps housewives are kept locked up there, I don't know), and I frequently do.i have alot more freedom of movement than I would if I were, say, stuck in an office all day long.I quite accept Ms. Hardy' point that children do not have to be caredfor full-time by their mothers, but it would be nice if she could refrain from abusing those of us who actually enjoy being full-time carers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. General    2. Life Sciences - Evolution - Human    3. Mother and child    4. Motherhood    5. Natural selection    6. Psychological aspects    7. Science    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Science / Evolution   

Subjects:  1. African American art    2. African American women artists    3. American - African-American    4. American - General    5. Art    6. Art & Art Instruction    7. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General    8. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor    9. History - General    10. Art / History / American    11. Black studies    12. History Of Art / Art & Design Styles    13. History, American | African American    14. USA    15. Women's studies   

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Long awaited callenge to the ubiquitous stay-at-home philosophy
For a woman who was raised by a working mom (who still works long into retirement) it's amazing how persuasive the stay-at-home philosophy has been in convincing me that by being a good mom was strongly tied to my willingness to quit work at stay at home.
Something that needed to be said
I picked this book up in a bookstore and couldn't put it down.I had to buy it and take it home so that I could finish reading it.What a book!Thank goodness for people like Linda Hirshman, who are willing to stick their necks out and say what needs to be said, even if it doesn't agree with the latest political fashion.Her premise that women must be present in the decision-making arena if decisions are going to be made that benefit women is just common sense!I have no idea why it's controversial, although I suspect many women who are unhappy with their "choices" are now trying a bit too vigourously to defend them, now that it's too late.I bought a second copy of this book for my mother, the woman who taught me that no capable, adult person should ever be dependent on another person for her support and well-being.I bought a third copy for my sister to share with her 12-year-old daughter, because girls today need to know that the road to happiness, fulfillment and success leads straight through being able to take care of yourself.

Get away from this book
I consider myself to be fairly well-read and definitely interested in women's history and gender issues and I am personally appalled at this book. This is possibly the worst researched and most misinformed book that I have read in a long tim. First, Linda Hirshman seems to care more about Betty Friedan than she does the actual history of the women's movement or the many women (including women of color and women outside the United States) who made an impact on women's lives. Just as a point of reference, Betty Friedan was actually a liberal (not radical) feminist in the second wave of the feminist movement (not the first as Ms. Hirshman claims). Also, while it is important to talk about the experiences of "elite" women, Hirshman ignores the experiences of the majority of women, who may not be white, well-educated, or wealthy. I could go on and on but I would suggest that before Hirshman announces a new type of feminism, she actually studies the feminist movement that already exists. This book is poorly written and does a disservice to women who are actually struggling with raising a family, finding meaningful work, and living in a patriarchical society. I say save your money and by a book by a real feminist...bell hooks, Gloria Steinem, Andrea Dworkin, just to name a few. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 21st century    2. Career Development    3. Careers - General    4. Feminism    5. Feminism & Feminist Theory    6. Personal Growth - Self-Esteem    7. Personal Growth - Success    8. Social Science    9. Social conditions    10. Sociology    11. Sociology Of Women    12. Women    13. Women's Studies - General    14. Women's rights    15. Self-Help / Success   

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Edelman shares her own painful story and the stories of many other women who, as children or adults, lost their mothers. She explains the stages of grief and adjustment. She considers the secondary effects that can occur: the girl-child filling the lost mother's role at home for father and younger siblings. If you've lost your mother, you no longer have to face it alone. ... Read more

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Strongly recommended reading for all women, who have lost or who are risk for the loss of their mother
Motherless Daughters: The Legacy Of Loss by award winning journalist Hope Edelman is an informative and expertly contributive documentation of the psychological and spiritual effects the death of a mother might have on the life and psychological well being of a daughter. Deftly presenting how the absence of a nurturing maternal hand could influence the development of a daughter's self identity, and what might result from the loss of such a role model and source of emotional support, Motherless Daughters tells of why living beyond a mother's final year reminds a daughter of her exquisite separateness; how present-day relationships are defined by past losses; what the "unmothered" woman can do to reclaim her autonomy and restore her connection to the family of the motherline; and how to understand grief as an ongoing journey. Very strongly recommended reading for all women, who have lost or who are risk for the loss of their mother, Motherless Daughters is to be especially commended or its outstanding presentation of insightful and helpful material for coping with the death of a mother.
Mother Loss Through Mental Illness and Abandonment
In my work as a therapist, memoir coach, and memoir writer about mother-abandonment, I have found Hope Edelman's research and knowledge a valuable asset in helping my clients and students understand the lifelong effects of mother loss, and the long path to finding the love, and the "mother" within oneself. I was blessed to meet Hope in person recently and to hear her speak. Our subjects are similar--mother loss--and she presents with such compassion her findings about the differences between women who have lost their mothers in death to those whose mothers are alive but are rejecting, uninterested, abandoning, or mentally ill--perhaps many of the above adjectives apply all at once.
worth its weight in gold
I lost my mom 2 years ago and read this book for the first time shortly after her passing. I refer to it now and then for comfort. The book has been a crutch that got my through the first holidays following my mom's passing when I couldn't be with my family due to geographic distance.
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Subjects:  1. Death, Grief, Bereavement    2. Deprivation (Psychology)    3. Loss (Psychology)    4. Maternal deprivation    5. Psychology    6. Women's Studies - General    7. Self-Help / Death, Grief, Bereavement   

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An insightful and well-written book on depression
In this important book, Tracy Thompson tackles the seldom talked about topic of maternal depression and has done a phenomenal job of exploring how, for far too many women, depression can intermingle with and transform the experience of motherhood.Drawing upon her own experiences with depression and including the stories of hundreds of women she interviewed, she paints a picture of maternal depression that is honest, compelling, and perhaps most importantly, empathic.Moreover, she has deftly woven this evocative descriptive material with a careful review of the medical literature, creating a work that is scholarly and engaging.
Insightful book on Depression ....
If I hadn't seen an ongoing discussion with the author online and heard about this book, I probably would not have picked it up since I do not suffer much from depression. But the discussion has sparked an interest and since I do have relatives that suffer from depression, I was intrigued enough to read it.
Excellent Read
Anyone who has suffered from depression and is a mother must read this book.Who knew that a book about depression would be uplifting.The author interviewed other women that have suffered from deqression and anxiety.It makes you realize that you are not alone!Millions of other women like you are out there.The number one lesson is to get help! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Depression    2. Depression in women    3. General    4. Mental Depression    5. Mental health    6. Mothers    7. Parenting - Motherhood    8. Postpartum depression    9. Psychology    10. Psychology Of Women    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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The BEST investment that I have made to personally enhance my well being.
I have to pass this along because if I didn't I would feel that you are missing out on an amazing story. One that will touch each and every one of you.Once you start reading you will have a hard time putting it down and once you do for that split second your brain will not stop processing all the ideas that start charging at you. Then once you find a sheet of paper to start writing them all down on, before you know it you'll take up a spiral notebook. Then you'll pick up the book and again to read and BAM... more ideas.
Working Mothers Unite!
Carol Evans is an inspiration to all of us who don't think we have the energy to take on another day. She also made me feel good about all the choices I've made, whether they were to ramp up or slow down my carrer, given the stage of life I was at. I bought two copies with a new-mom friend in mind, but this is not just for new moms - it's for all carrer women if for nothing else, to gain some perspective.

This IS How We Do It
What a joy to read Carol Evans' book.It is inspiring and fun and helps us see that the life of a working mother does not need to solely be about guilt, stress and dodging the bullets from stay-at-home moms.Her book is inspiring and real.How refreshing to hear a corporate executive talk in such a familiar and engaging voice.This is as good as any great advice from a girlfriend except that it is jam packed with great research and cold, hard facts about what we can do to make it work and which companies in corporate America are helping working moms make it work.Every working mother should have this book as a reference! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Family & Relationships    2. Family/Marriage    3. General    4. Parenting - Motherhood    5. Personal Guidance    6. Sociology    7. Sociology Of Women    8. Women's Studies - General    9. Working mothers    10. Social Science / Women's Studies   

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Not So Much
I had been looking foward to reading this book for quite a while. From the great reviews I've read here and Laurie Notaro's thumbs up (Inside the book), I thought I had picked a winner. Like another reviewer stated, I may have cracked a few smiles but it just was not that funny to me...and I am southern! Bless her heart.

On the Mark
S. Murphy was wrong to give this book only one star!The South does have niches of different culture - if you'll notice, this book also portrays many facets of living in the South!Many of which are RIGHT ON THE MONEY!
Extremely Disappointing
I feel compelled to get in touch right now to let you know that if you have not obtained a copy of We're Just Like You, Only Prettier, I recommend that you do not go to the trouble.This book does not begin to live up to the positive reviews that were listed on Amazon.Having read the book, I am puzzled as to what the title refers.In my opinion, the blather of this book has nothing really to do with being "southern" except for every 10 chapters or so making an oblique reference to "southern".It seems to be rather just a collection of the ramblings of a sort of lazy, not-nearly-on the ball, "rednecky `wannabe' and proud" type person.There's nothing wrong with that, but I am disappointed that this book is/was marketed to be representative of southern culture and literature.I'm no expert on "being Southern".In my opinion, there are no experts on this because each area and region of the south has different characteristics.For what it's worth, I grew up in South Carolina and North Carolina. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American wit and humor    2. Anecdotes    3. Biography & Autobiography    4. Biography/Autobiography    5. Form - Essays    6. Humor    7. Personal Memoirs    8. Rivenbark, Celia    9. Social life and customs    10. Southern States    11. Women    12. Women's Studies - General    13. Biography & Autobiography / General   

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Circle of Stones, Woman's Journey to Herself
I can't tell you how this book touched my spirit."How might (my) life have been different," if I had read this book when I was young and not 52 years.Better yet, how different it might have been if my own mother had read this book, or one like it, when I was young!I have recommended it to every woman who will listen, regardless of age.It is an oh, so gentle, yet oh, so powerful call to reconnect with ourselves and other women for common experience.It is NOT a man bashing book, quite the contrary, it merely calls for natural balance to be restored in our world.If you are a single father of a daughter, I recommend you read this book as a way of guiding your child...read it while she is young for future reference guidance.Mother's, it is not too late for you to learn from this book, and for you to guide your own daughters with it's wisdom.

Ideal for individual reflection
Now in a superbly presented fifteenth anniversary edition, Circle Of Stones is a classic spiritual guide for women featuring meditative experiences drawn from ancient cultures and rituals. Vignettes narrating the life journeys and searches of individual women guide the reader into personal reflection. Ideal for individual reflection or for reading aloud among women's circles, this moving vision of past, present, and future for women promotes awareness and understanding of female responsibilities, powers, and dreams. Woman, with a candle lighted/to help her keep faith with her own life.../a centered presence/spreading in concentric circles around her.
Circle of Stones
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Subjects:  1. Femininity    2. Human Sexuality    3. Identity    4. Psychology    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Women    8. Women's Studies - General    9. Mind, body, spirit: disciplines & techniques    10. Popular psychology    11. Social Science / Women's Studies   

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EXCELLENT!!!!!!!
I bought this book from Amazon after seeing it at a local bookstore.Once I read one page, I couldn't put it down.In fact, I didn't.I read it from front to back in one sitting.This book is so well written and theaccented pictures are just beautiful!I believe any woman can relate tothis book on one level or another.

great gift book
I bought this for a female friend of mine from college who is going back to medical school. I think it is a great gift book, with many different types of happy, successful women discussing their lives.

"Chicken Soup" for women finding their career path
I read this book, thinking I'd dip into one story, but I was hooked.I couldnt put it down.The stories oflwomen who have overcome incredible odds to connect with work they love are inspiring, directionla, tutorial.The book is lovely and strong.I shivered as I read it..That's when I realized, "This is the Hope book."Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography    2. Employment    3. General    4. Inspirational    5. Inspirational - General    6. Social Science    7. Sociology    8. Sociology Of Women    9. United States    10. Women    11. Women in the professions    12. Women's Studies - General    13. Social Science / Women's Studies   

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Great Book! Food for daily thought and well worth your purchase
Vickie is amazing. Her story is amazing. She writes her book from the other side of accomplishment of fears, heartbreak, dissappointment, etc. There are great ideas to take with you on your journey of success and you should bring your highlighter so you can refer back to some great words of encouragement along your way. I have thouroughly enjoyed this book and I plan to share it with my women friends. We all can use a little push.

Easy to read and follow the thought process.
Milazzo explains how passion emerges and evolves and gives excellent real-life examples of women who became successful by using ideas in this book. This book is filled with excellent advice gained from experience. As Vickie says, she doesn't need a blow dryer to ride a camel and sleep in the Sahara desert. You have to love a woman who is beyond adventurous, has conquered fear and is willing to share her life and wisdom with the world. There is great advice about how to avoid distractions and a wise approach to developing daily rituals to nurture our spirits. Successful women respect the complexity of any chosen path and become students for life.The book is easy to read and follow the thought process.

Absolutely Outstanding!
I have known of Vickie for several years since I had worked as a legal nurse consultant myself.For a variety of reasons, my heart just wasn't into it.I was good at it, but just didn't want to deal with the egos and power plays of attorneys.I wasn't "passionate" about legal nurse consulting.
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Subjects:  1. Applied Psychology    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Entrepreneurship    4. Entrepreneurship Of Specific Groups    5. Life skills guides    6. New Business Enterprises    7. Personal Growth - Success    8. Self-Help    9. Sex differences    10. Success in business    11. Women    12. Women & Business    13. Women's Studies - General    14. Advice on careers & achieving success    15. Business & Economics / Entrepreneurship    16. Popular psychology    17. Health, Mind & Body    18. Success   

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Stilettos are for Every Woman as well as this book!
Ladies, this book is for YOU! It will inspire, motivate, and encourage you to become the woman you truely are. It doesn't matter where you are in life, this book is for you!! The book is written like you are having a conversation with a friend. You get to read about Lynette Lewis's life as well as other women that have climbed the ladder of success. Christmas is right around the corner, don't just buy one for yourself, also buy them for your family, friends, and co-workers! Every women needs to read this book!!

great book - fantastic insights
This author shares principles that not only lead one to the path toward success, but also insights that are sure to benefit the reader's attitude.While written by a woman - ostensibily FOR women, the stories, truths, and principles in this book are sure to inspire and motivate any reader.What a great book from a first-time author!Highly recommended for fans of Maxwell, Collins, et al. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Life - Inspirational    4. Business/Economics    5. Career And Vocational Guidance    6. Motivation    7. Motivational    8. Personal Growth - Success    9. Promotions    10. Vocational guidance for women    11. Women    12. Women in the professions    13. Women's Studies - General    14. Business & Economics / Motivational    15. Business & Management   

Subjects:  1. Christian women    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    4. Personal Growth - Success    5. Religion - Christian Life    6. Religious aspects    7. Religious life    8. Self-Help    9. Women employees    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Work    12. Religion / Christian Life   

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A Very Inspirational Book
What a great book, a great lady, who had a great business philosophy.A must read for anyone who wants to do their own thing.

AWESOME AND POWERFUL
I AM A MARY KAY CONSULTANT.I WAS A DEVOTED CUSTOMER FIRST.ONCE I WAS ON HER CUTTING EDGE COSMETICS, I DECIDED TO OFFER THE OPPORTUNITY TO MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS. THIS BOOK GIVES YOU ALL OF THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO MAKE IT IN ANY BUSINESS. SHE GIVES YOU INSPIRATION AND MINDSET YOU NEED TO MAKE ALL OF YOUR DREAMS A REALITY. IF YOU BELIEVE IT, YOU CAN ACHIEVE IT. I AM DOING THAT RIGHT NOW.REDUCING MY DEBT, INCREASING MY SELF ESTEEM AND SELF WORTH.DEFINATELY A MUST READ

anonymous
Mary Kay Ash is truly an inspiration to all women.Not only does she succeed she lets you know that there will be obstacles to overcome, but you can and will succeed if you keep your priorities in order GOD,Family, and career and work hard.Nothing comes in life easy and through perservence and a dream and goal setting there is nothing you can't do. I LOVED IT!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography / Autobiography    2. Business    3. Businesswomen    4. Entrepreneurship    5. Executive Management    6. Inspirational - General    7. Social Science    8. Sociology    9. Success    10. Success in business    11. Women In Management    12. Women's Studies - General    13. Religion / Inspirational   

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Wonderful book
Superb photography, amazing subjects. Very interesting essay by Susan Sontag. Great to see all those wonderful women together. Gives a fresh perspective on half the human race.

Wonderful wonderful
I loved this book.It made me feel like a real woman.

Image as Everywoman
Fiction is my preference when writing book reviews, because I love the complexity of words, stories, and the vagaries of human nature with its endless permutations. But when I received Leibovitz's astonishing compilation of photographs as a gift, I thought I might attempt an impression of page after page of females, as seen through the professional eye of one of the most important photographers of our generation.Read more

Subjects:  1. 1949-    2. Individual Photographer    3. Individual Photographers And Their Work    4. Leibovitz, Annie,    5. Photo Essays    6. Photoessays & Documentaries    7. Photography    8. Photography of women    9. Subjects & Themes - Portraits    10. Women's Studies - General    11. Photography / Individual Photographer