Books : A Day in the Life of the American Woman: How We See Ourselves
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by: Sharon J. Wohlmuth, Carol Saline, Dawn Sheggeby
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.40973090511
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Bulfinch
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 176
Publication Date: October 18, 2005
Publisher: Bulfinch
Sales Rank: 103017
Studio: Bulfinch
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Product Description:
DESCRIPTION: From the authors of sisters and 50 of the world's greatest women photographers
On April 8, 2005, 50 of the world's most talented female photographers spent 24 hours capturing a 'day in the life' of American women. The result is a rich tapestry reflecting the full spectrum of women's lives: their daily challenges, their joys and accomplishments, and their changing roles in the family, the workplace, and the community. The images reflect how women see themselves, as well as the unexpected, dramatic, and sometimes humorous moments revealed during the course of an average day.
The more than 200 memorable photographs include portraits by Sharon J. Wohlmuth. A dozen essay-length personal profiles by Carol Saline, narrative captions and extended quotes provide a context for the lives reflected in each picture. From the well-known to the unknown, the women portrayed embody the many incarnations of the American woman. Their stories, conveyed in the intimate, resonant style of Wohlmuth and Saline's Sisters, speak to women of all backgrounds.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - great graduation gift
A great graduation gift for a young woman...a variety of women's stories, all photographed and edited with a heart-felt, yet sophisticated look.
Rating:  - not for my coffeetable
I picked up this book while I had some time to kill at the public library on a recent business trip and realized it most definitely does not belong on our coffee table. It is far from representative of American women but is strong in conveying the feminist message that real women get along best in the absence of men, particularly husbands. Instead of celebrating women who live without men, most glaringly portrayed by the lesbian couple, I'd appreciate stories about real American women whose womanhood ... Read More
Rating: - Everyday Lives-An Extraordinary Book
"A Day in the Life of the American Woman" has a beautifully simple premise-focus on the lives of "ordinary" American women who also happen to be unsung "everyday heroes."
This premise happened to result in one of the best "coffee table" books I've ever read. "American Woman" is crammed full of skillfully done interviews and candidly beautiful photographs that investigate the lives of so many inspiring women. The women in this book aren't just glamorous career women or wildly successful entertainers ... Read More
Rating: - Pictures are good and the stories are great!
This is an amazing project, many of the stories could be a book unto themselves. I could identify with many of the women, others were foreign to me, but interesting. This would be a great gift for mothers, daughters, sisters. Most importantly, it's not just a photo book, but photos and essays together tell many, many stories. Reading them makes me feel connected to all women.
Rating: - More than just a coffee table book
Too often the lives of woman are told from perspectives that make us look at the perspective and not the woman. The life stories of the women featured in this amazing book are the women we walk past, sit on the bus with and nod to every day. More than photos, this book takes us into the lives of women whose primary task everyday is to keep moving forward.
No matter their beginnings or pasts, every woman in this book teaches us yet again about the unwavering perseverance of women.
An outstanding ... Read More
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