Jewels: 50 Phenomenal Black Women Over 50 (Hardcover)
From Publishers Weekly
Photographer Cunningham (Crowns) and popular novelist Briscoe (Big Girls Don’t Cry, etc.) honor 50 women, more than half over 60, in this collection of stunning photographs and inspiring personal recollections. While a few have officially retired, none of these women can be described as retiring. “I’m having a wonderful time being exactly who I am at the age that I am,” says one, reflecting the general sentiments of this diverse group, which includes a financial consultant, reading specialist, sign language interpreter, tax lawyer, real estate broker and a bookstore owner (Clara Villarosa). Some are familiar (e.g., Ruby Dee, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Nikki Giovanni, S. Epatha Merkerson), but most are not. Several are involved with powerful institutions little known outside the black community—sororities, women’s clubs and service organizations. Tucked into their succinct narratives is a surprising abundance of practical advice about maneuvering betwee (more…)
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Jewels: 50 Phenomenal Women Over 50
I received this book in a very timely manner and it was in excellent condition. The book itself is a treasure trove of beautiful pictures and well written text of accomplished…
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Jewels: Indeed they are!
What’s not to love about 50 beautiful black women over the age of 50? I was sold on the cover alone.
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Inspiring, Uplifting
I’m not sure what the above poster was thinking. M. Cunningham is one of the best photographers around (he did the photos in Crowns) and the photos in this book are beautiful…
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jewels
Book was damaged at delivery, so I returned it; but what I saw was disappointing, very dull drab pictures, not an attracting looking book at all.