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15th out of 101 books
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34 voters
Wise Women
In ancient times older women were the keepers of primal mysteries and were revered for their special wisdom: today there is a feeling that our culture is reawakening to the power of our elders. Joyce Tenneson presents 80 portraits of women aged 65 to 100, who comment on their experiences of ageing.
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
April 12th 2002
by Bulfinch
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This was gifted to me for my most recent birthday and features gorgeous photos of women 65-years and older (I only turned 39 this year, but maybe he's going by the title and not my age?). Each page includes some sweet words by each of the photographed woman and the words of this wise elders is just as inspiring as the breathtaking images. This book particularly speaks to me, as the women in my family do not seem to grow old in happiness and joy, but rather in anger and fear. It was very healing...more
The photography is amazing! What treasures are reveiled in each picture. Great care was taken in selecting the right quotation for each one. It makes one re-think how beauty and aging go together.
Great collection of quotes and photographs of some amazing women. A good gift for the special women in one's life.
With age comes not only wisdom, but extraordinary beauty.
From my beautiful friend, Nancy, for my birthday, I received this remarkable gift today. Joyce Tenneson's photographs of older women are lovely, strong, profound, amazing. We spent the afternoon in our writers' group passing the book around, and admiring what the wise women have to say. Oh my! I'm thrilled, moved and grateful to have this book and a wonderful friend in Nancy.
This beautiful book of photographs and quotes was gifted to me by my mother. It's a precious gift and I have it by my bed to remind me of wise women--some of whom i don't always agree with, but whom I respect immensely. The images are incredible. :) Enjoy.
Crone = Beauty and Wisdom, and this book reminds us that if done right, this is true. In our culture, which glorifies youth, we need such reminders. I love this book and simply *had* to have it when I first laid eyes on it and flipped through each page.
Mostly it was a book of photos. The women are photographed in formal attire along with a brief quote from each of them. I thought is was fun to look at and read.
I loved it.. loved the photos & the insights.. made growing old sound not so bad after all...:) more like getting wiser .. more a celebration of life!
Great present from one of my best friends! Great book with beatif pictures and tons of inspirations.
Love this book gorgeous photographs!
This is a simple, beautiful book which shows the grace and wisdom of aging women at this point in time. The book speaks to you on another level very simply, but very profoundly.
Mar 24, 2013
Relyn
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Recommends it for:
photographers, poets, women
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spotted on my library's website
I thought this book was very nearly profound. It's overdue at the library because I keep dipping into it again and again.
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A celebration of beauty in its many forms. Thought provoking when you read the stories in relation to life as we know it.
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