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Wise Women: A Celebration of Their Insights, Courage, and Beauty

by Joyce Tenneson

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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.

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Joyce Tenneson's work has been exhibited worldwide and is included in many museum collections. She lives and works in New York City.

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Original title: Wise Women
Original publication date: 2002
Related movies: Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (2002 | IMDb)
Original language: English

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 779.24 — Arts & recreation Photography Photographic images Human figures and their parts
LCC: TR681 .W6 .T485 — Technology Photography Photography Applied photography
BISAC: PHO PHOTOGRAPHY Subjects & Themes Portraits & Selfies
OCC BODY, MIND & SPIRIT Inspiration & Personal Growth

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 3
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Published: 2002
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design
DDC/MDS: 779.24
LCC: TR681 .W6 .T485

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