Jewels: 50 Phenomenal Black Women Over 50 - Rilegato

Cunningham, Michael; Briscoe, Connie

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ISBN 10: 0316113042 ISBN 13: 9780316113045

Casa editrice: Little, Brown US, 2007

Riassunto

Photographer Michael Cunningham (co-author of Crowns) and author Connie Briscoe, a New York Times best-selling novelist, profile 50 women over the age of 50 who have been remarkably successful--whether in reaching the top of the corporate ladder or raising a son to be proud of a single mother-and reveal the ways that they have prevailed despite daunting obstacles.JEWELS will include well-known and little-known women alike--from teachers and executives to artists, authors, and entertainers. Among the celebrities profiled in the book are Ruby Dee, Eleanor Holmes Norton, S. Epatha Merkerson, and Marion Wright Edelman.

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Descrizione del libro

In the tradition of Wise Women and Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats, both best-selling photographic books, Jewels celebrates the spirit and achievements of mature African American women.

L'autore

Michael Cunningham was the photographer for Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats. His work has been featured in the New York Times and Ebony. Connie Briscoe is a NY Times bestselling author of 5 novels. Her work generally focuses on the strength of black women.

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• Editore: Little, Brown US
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0316113042
• ISBN 13: 9780316113045
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224