Ageless women, timeless wisdom : witty, wicked, and wise reflections on well-lived lives
"Throughout history, the image of "wisdom" is exclusively portrayed by men: God, Socrates, Confucius, Merlin, the aging college professor. Where are their female counterparts? The wisdom of older women is indisputable. Having lived decades raising children, caring for husbands, creati...
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| Language: | English |
| Edition: | First Skyhorse Publishing edition. |
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| Summary: | "Throughout history, the image of "wisdom" is exclusively portrayed by men: God, Socrates, Confucius, Merlin, the aging college professor. Where are their female counterparts? The wisdom of older women is indisputable. Having lived decades raising children, caring for husbands, creating "nests" from which progeny fly out of to be productive members of society, and often being forced to observe more than participate in the events around them, older women have unique insights that help future generations not only to survive but also to thrive."--Publisher's website. |
| Physical Description: | 181 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781510716247 1510716246 |
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HQ1061 .F654 2017 |
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| HQ1061 .F654 2017 | Available Place a Hold |