Women of Our Time: 75 Portraits of Remarkable Women

by Frederick S. Voss, Cokie Roberts (Contributor)

This new compact edition of a bestselling title is a glorious celebration of seventy-five of the most creative, controversial, witty, brave and inspirational women of the twentieth century. Revealing portraits, by an array of distinguished photographers, show women who have reached the summit of achievement in politics, business, art, sport, the performing arts and science - women such as Billie Holiday, Eleanor Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Martha Graham, Maya Lin and Gloria Steinem. The photographs are accompanied by brief biographies that highlight the distinctive contributions of these women and describe how they were viewed by their contemporaries. A new compact edition of a bestselling title, featuring seventy-five stunning portraits and engaging biographies of women who have helped to define the modern age
Includes rarely seen photographs of Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Katharine Graham, Joan Baez and many others

Genres: Biography, Womens

192 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2007

Reviews

[Tristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Are there women missing from this compendium? Absolutely. There are a lot of white ladies in here. That being said, I adored this book. Not only are the portraits gorgeous, they are incredibly diverse - some more formal portraits and many artistic and "caught in the moment." Added bonus: I learned about many pioneering women that I had never heard of. It's not news that history in our public schools is notorious for leaving the ladies out and this book enlightened me on many levels. This one is a keeper, as I will definitely refer back to it for inspiration.

[Asiuol K · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so refreshing simply because I didn't know about half the women. Most books about women focus on the same people, so it was a good chance for me to learn about women such as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin and Anna May Wong. The photos were exquisite and it gave me a basic understanding who they all were.