We Will Not Be Strangers: Korean War Letters between a M.A.S.H Surgeon and His Wife
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • THE REAL M*A*S*H!
We Will Not Be Strangers: Korean War Letters between a M.A.S.H Surgeon and His Wife

Manufacturer: University of Illinois Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0252022041

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars THE REAL M*A*S*H!.......1997-06-14

This book is very good. It has complete detail of life and death at a MASH unit. It is sad yet unbelievably true. A must for M*A*S*H fans. This book is about the real thing
We Will Not Be Strangers: Korean War Letters Between a M.A.S.H. Surgeon and His Wife
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    We Will Not Be Strangers: Korean War Letters Between a M.A.S.H. Surgeon and His Wife
    Dorothy, ed. Horwitz
    Manufacturer: U. of Illinois
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover
    ASIN: B000OKB9X8
    We Will Not Be Strangers: Korean War Letters Between a M. A. S. H. Surgeon & His Wife (Signed)
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      We Will Not Be Strangers: Korean War Letters Between a M. A. S. H. Surgeon & His Wife (Signed)

      Manufacturer: Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 1997
      ProductGroup: Book
      Binding: Hardcover
      ASIN: B000GZGJXG

      Mama It Ain't Over 'Til the Pink Marble Comes!
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        Mama It Ain't Over 'Til the Pink Marble Comes!
        Sandee Williams , and Jeanne Todd
        Manufacturer: Hannibal Books
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        ASIN: 0929292774

        Book Description

        "What person, on learning that he or she suffers from a life-threatening illness, wouldn't desire to stay active, rational, and capable of living life to its fullest until almost his or her last hours on earth? The author's spunky mother, Dottie Williams, is blessed with such final months after being diagnosed with terminal cancer. "Mama, it ain't over 'til the pink marble comes" records Mama's touching yet rollicking adventures as she prepares sadly and realistically to leave behind precious kin yet joyfully readies herself to meet the Maker whom she has served.

        Told by Mama's firstborn, counselor Sandee Williams, with Jeanne Todd, the book illustrates Mama's determination to live by the principles of Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good . . ." Described as a cross between legendary missionary Lottie Moon and actress Lucille Ball, red-haired Mama tells her three adult children, after her diagnosis, "I've spent lots of years teaching you how to live. Now it seems I'm going to teach you how to die." She promises--and elicits promises from her offspring--that no secrets will exist about her illness and that all will be shared, even with her youngest grandchildren, at a level they can understand. No plaster saints here--just real people with whom the reader can readily identify.

        Early on, the author procures from Mama a vow to keep fighting the cancer as long as possible. One day, on an outing, Mama asks her daughter to stop by a mausoleum so she can pick her final, earthly resting place. Mausoleum officials note to Mama that some pink marble is on order to finish the mausoleum interior. Afterwards, the author makes Mama promise not to die until the pink marble arrives from Italy.

        Through her final days, gutsy, determined Mama indeed keeps beating the odds again and experiences dramatic rallies that defy medical explanation. Despite her illness, Mama supervises her family's move to a new city for her evangelist/preacher-husband's job, although that means having to start over with new oncologists. Until her last breath Mama ministers to others on chemotherapy who are fearful or defeated. A nurse sums up Mama's Homegoing by saying, "You do not die any better than you live. To die as beautifully and as sweetly as Dorothy Williams, walking with the Lord in the dark hours like that, she had to have had a life that was dynamic." Far from maudlin, the book focuses on triumph out of tragedy. Anyone who has ever lost a loved one will find this book both cathartic and inspirational."

        Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time: The New Behavioral Activation Approach to Getting Your Life Back (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Finally, An Effective Workbook for Depressed People
        Overcoming Depression One Step at a Time: The New Behavioral Activation Approach to Getting Your Life Back (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
        Michael E., Ph.D. Addis , and Christopher R. Martell
        Manufacturer: New Harbinger Publications
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        5. Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression Peaceful Mind: Using Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Psychology to Overcome Depression

        ASIN: 1572243678

        Book Description

        Learn breakthrough self-activation techniques to: ·Become more engaged with your life ·Enjoy daily activities ·Feel able to face challenges ·Stop avoiding social situations ·Feel strong and competent again ·Conquer the obstacles that keep depression going ·Stop making decisions based on your moods ·Get back on track with your life goals ·Recognize the habits and patterns that fuel your depression

        Achieve medication-free recovery

        Behavioral activation therapy offers effective, fast relief from depression. This powerful and progressive therapy steers away from the idea that depression symptoms represent an illness or weakness. Instead, depression is merely a signpost pointing directly at the things that need to change in one's life. Its engaging exercises make it easy for you to focus on activities that will inspire you with feelings of pleasure, mastery, and engagement. Learn to develop a list of enjoyable activities, or activities you need to engage in as a part of a normal and satisfying life. Begin with the easiest (or sometimes, the most indispensable) activities on your the list, and learn how to tackle them one by one. This simple, profound process will connect you with naturally occurring rewards, which are powerful antidotes to feelings of depression. With this foundation, go on to change how you approach your day-to-day life-your daily activities, the choices you make, and the way you cope with life's ups and downs. You'll find this proven-effective approach to coping with depression easy to master.

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Finally, An Effective Workbook for Depressed People .......2004-10-30

        I found this workbook extremely helpful. It's very straightforward. The ideas about depression are different than your typical self-help book and I found them very powerful in helping me to feel better. The fact that this new approach is based in solid research is one reason for its effectiveness. The other is the authors' knowledgeable guidance through the process.

        Barefoot in the Kitchen: A Pregnancy Survival Cookbook
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • A waste of money
        • Delightful, funny & delicious!
        Barefoot in the Kitchen: A Pregnancy Survival Cookbook
        Jennifer Evans Gardner
        Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

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        3. Every Woman's Guide to Eating During Pregnancy Every Woman's Guide to Eating During Pregnancy
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        5. The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel The Well-Rounded Pregnancy Cookbook: Give Your Baby a Healthy Start with 100 Recipes That Adapt to Fit How You Feel

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        ASIN: 1592280390

        Book Description

        For every woman who loves her Girlfriends Guide to Pregnancy, but hates What to Expect's "Best-Odds" diet ("ice cream is just for special occasions?!"), BAREFOOT IN THE KITCHEN is here. Finally, a cookbook with simple, delicious recipes, inspiration, and humorous advice on surviving pregnancy -- from a mom who's been there.

        The first trimester is easy: the Saltine cracker, the indispensable tool for combating nausea. As morning sickness passes and appetites return (and increase¿), recipes reflect cravings for tummy-soothing energy, and include banana-vanilla bean smoothies, blueberry yogurt crunches, and arugula sandwiches. One has to balance health with flavor (aka comfort food), of course, so also included are recipes for Haagen-Daz vanilla swiss almond shakes, steak au poivre, super chili dogs, and melted chocolate-butter toast. In the third trimester, high-protein feasts like seared ahi tuna, garlic-mustard grilled salmon, and a spinach salad with warm mushrooms help prepare the mom-to-be. As the day of labor approaches, lighter fare (who can fit food in there at this point?) such as butternut squash & pear soup, or cool cucumber & honeydew melon puree help soothe that larger-than-life tummy. Each recipe has an ALT (alternative for the incapacitated), especially crucial for midnight cravings when time is of the essence.

        With tips on handling strangers with too many opinions and well-meaning husbands without a clue, BAREFOOT IN THE KITCHEN is a must-have for the expecting mother.

        Customer Reviews:

        2 out of 5 stars A waste of money.......2007-01-08

        Here is a sample recipe from the book: put toast in toaster, wait until it pops up, add butter. I wanted real, healthy, hearty, easy recipes and found this book to be a waste of money.

        5 out of 5 stars Delightful, funny & delicious!.......2004-01-16

        This book is full of delicious recipes for your tummy (in its ever expanding pregnant mode) and tidbits for your funny bone. If you're like most gals, you probably are used to being weight conscious and watching what you eat. We can't function in this society without hearing about the latest diet or food fad. But if you're pregnant, you can relax! Sit down and enjoy FOOD! With fun and zest for life, Ms. Gardner passes on, like secrets from her circle of friends, recipes and stories that you can ENJOY and giggle at while you sit back with your feet up, trying to decide what will satisfy both you and baby. I bought this book for a friend and ended up buying another for myself. It's nice to find a cookbook which celebrates the joy in eating good food while having fun. The hints for hubby and pregancy stories are hilarious. They will make you feel like you are in the company of terrific women, and your hubby will feel like he's not marooned on the strange island of pregnancy. Many of the recipes sound like they'll work great for kids, too. The ones that I've tried are easy and yummy. I especially like the Chocolate Sandwich and the Warm Lentil Salad with Feta Cheese.

        The Jack Russell Terrier: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Owning, and Training (Breed Basics)
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          The Jack Russell Terrier: A Comprehensive Guide to Buying, Owning, and Training (Breed Basics)
          Alan Broadstock , Karina Stevens , and Maureen Broadstock
          Manufacturer: Willow Creek Press
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover

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          ASIN: 157223511X

          Book Description

          Jack Russell Terriers continues the Breed Basics series. Designed to be clear, concise, and reliable in our training message, this book discusses the Jack Russell personality, breed characteristics and history, selecting a litter and puppy, early obedience training and socialization, training for tricks, grooming, preventative care, typical Jack Russell ailments and general canine ailments. The informative and accessible text is illustrated with over 100 color photographs to help readers effectively train their Jack Russell terriers.

          Divide & Conquer: Quilt It Your Way
          Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
          • not what i expected
          • Divide & Conquer: Quilt It Your Way
          • Super Book!
          • Divide & Conquer
          • Divide and Conquer
          Divide & Conquer: Quilt It Your Way
          Nancy Smith , and Lynda Milligan
          Manufacturer: Possibilities
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          4. Cotton Theory Quilting: Quilt First--then Assemble (Cotton Theory Series) Cotton Theory Quilting: Quilt First--then Assemble (Cotton Theory Series)
          5. Beautiful Quilts As You Go (Golden Threads) Beautiful Quilts As You Go (Golden Threads)

          ASIN: 1880972433

          Book Description

          Divide your quilt into small, more workable sections and Conquer the daunting task of machine or hand quilting a full-sized bed quilt! We'll show you four innovative techniques for assembling 17 original quilts.

          By assembling and quilting your project in two or more pieces, you will alleviate the problems associated with quilting bulky bed quilts. The sections are lighter, can fit through the opening of your sewing machine, and are easily maneuverable for decorative quilting.

          Each of the quilts is at least twin-sized, although the patterns are easily adaptable to smaller wall quilts. We've also added one of our famous Toppers as an option! With the combination of pieced and appliqued quilts, you are sure to find one to become the centerpiece of any decor.

          Not only are these techniques easily applied to almost any quilt that you are making, but also each quilt top can be made in one piece for hand, machine or long-arm machine quilting. We'll provide lots of options and advice so you can quilt it your way!

          Customer Reviews:

          2 out of 5 stars not what i expected.......2007-07-08

          I had seen this book on a TV program. I thought it would tell me a lot more about quilting.

          5 out of 5 stars Divide & Conquer: Quilt It Your Way.......2007-01-10

          I bought it as a gift, & the receipent loves it!!!

          5 out of 5 stars Super Book!.......2006-12-21

          This book has been a HUGE blessing to me. I've make 2 big quilts by this method and they both came out great.

          5 out of 5 stars Divide & Conquer.......2006-11-10

          This is the book on quilting that I've been looking for ! I really like the approach the author takes to quilting in sections. I found the book to be easy to follow and full of excellent suggestions and instructions.

          5 out of 5 stars Divide and Conquer.......2005-09-07

          This is a very good book for machine quilting and has great tips and really can help you. I encourage all future quilters to purchase this book.

          In Full Bloom: Fresh Flower Arrangements In 5 To 30 Minutes
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • The only one that is detailed enough, yet simple
          • Somewhat over-rated
          In Full Bloom: Fresh Flower Arrangements In 5 To 30 Minutes
          Pamela Westland
          Manufacturer: Soma Books
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          ASIN: 1579590101

          Book Description

          Although we enjoy having flowers in the home, most of us are at a loss beyond just bringing them home and putting them in a vase of water. Organized in four sections, "In Full Bloom" gives practical guidance to making arrangements in 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes with step-by-step, full-color instructions.

          Over 40 creative arrangements have a straight-forward lists of all the materials required, from the flowers themselves to tools and containers. Advice on focal point, color, and texture; suggestions for foliage and placement; and strategies for stem support are accompanied by ideas for extending the longevity of the arrangement and how to handle seasonal variations.

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars The only one that is detailed enough, yet simple.......2000-05-09

          This book has simply delightful flower arrangements and fabulous photograpghs for the busy, trendy woman!

          3 out of 5 stars Somewhat over-rated.......2000-03-31

          I bought this book based on the glowing editorial reviews. Unfortunately, I am somewhat disappointed. * There are lots of pretty close up pictures of flowers but there are no STEP-BY-STEP pictures of each stage of the arrangement. * Some arrangements do not even show the final product. Others show artistically blurry pictures of blooms. * For beginners like myself, it is difficult to make the arrangements by only relying on words.

          FINAL VERDICT: Buy this book for your coffee table but get Jane Packer's Fast Flower Arranging for more hands-on practice. If you are a Japanese flower arrangement fan, get Reiko Takenaka's Enchanting Ikebana. This is the best step-by-step book with pictures for each step and explicit directions.

          Living With Children: New Methods for Parents and Teachers
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • It works
          • A Really Useful Resource for Parents and Teachers
          • A time tested classic resource for parents.
          Living With Children: New Methods for Parents and Teachers
          Gerald Roy Patterson
          Manufacturer: Research Press (IL)
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          5. Parents And Adolescents Living Together: Part 2, Family Problem Solving Parents And Adolescents Living Together: Part 2, Family Problem Solving

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          ASIN: 0878221301

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars It works.......2006-10-28

          I used Patterson's workbook with my two sons with great success. They are now over 40 years old and I'm buying the book for them to use with their children. My kids turned out to be wonderful human beings and they are great parents. I know Patterson's ideas will be helpful to them too.

          5 out of 5 stars A Really Useful Resource for Parents and Teachers.......2000-10-20

          I first encountered this book while working on my masters degree in counseling. It was one of the required "text books" for my Child Development Class. I have used the principles presented in the book with my own children with great success, and have recommended it to many other parents. As a guidance counselor in a grade 7 throught 12 school, I continue to recommend this book to the parents of our students who need some practical advice on changing their child's behavior in a positive way. Patterson provides straight forward, easy to understand strategies which are easily implemented by average parents -- no psycholygy degrees reguired.

          5 out of 5 stars A time tested classic resource for parents........1998-10-28

          Gerald Patterson and his colleagues have been researching families and effective parenting practices for well over 20 years. Living with Children gives a clear, concise explanation of reinforcement principles as applied to child behavior management. This book belongs in every parent's resource library along with Your Child's Self-esteem and Why Children Misbehave and What to Do About.
          Living with Children, New Methods for Parents and Teachers
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            Living with Children, New Methods for Parents and Teachers
            Gerald R. And Gullion, M. Elizabeth Patterson
            Manufacturer: Research Press
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Spiral-bound
            ASIN: B000NXFA36
            Living With Children: New Methods for Parents and Teachers
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              Living With Children: New Methods for Parents and Teachers
              Gerald R. Patterson , and M. Elizabeth Gullion
              Manufacturer: Research Press Company
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Paperback
              ASIN: B000SOFM92

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              Revised Edition

              Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange
              Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
              • A Good Introduction to Lange--
              • Young Adult Non-fiction - a wonderful find for the classroom
              • A perfect 10
              Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange
              Elizabeth Partridge
              Manufacturer: Viking Juvenile
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Hardcover

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              5. You Have Seen Their Faces You Have Seen Their Faces

              ASIN: 067087888X

              Book Description

              Dorothea Lange chose to work as a photographer during a time when family was supposed to come first for a woman. Like so many women, she had a husband and children to take care of--but no matter how hard she tried, family life could not substitute for the work she loved. Her passion was photographing people. During her career, Dorothea Lange captured some of the most desperate and beautiful faces America has seen in photographs. Restless Spirit: The Life and Work of Dorothea Lange includes over sixty of Lange's extraordinary photographs printed in high quality duotones, and chronicles Lange's life from her childhood on the Lower East Side of New York, through her early years as a portrait photographer in San Francisco, to her famous work for the government photographing starving migrant workers in California. Also included are her heart-breaking photographs of Japanese Americans interned on the West Coast during World War II. Author Elizabeth Partridge has woven Lange's own words into her book, creating not just another biography, but an intimate portrait of the artist who put faces on some of the darkest episodes in America's history. Restless Spirit presents a magnificent showcase of work that will not soon be forgotten. Dorothea Lange was Elizabeth Partridge's godmother and her father was Lange's photographic assistant in the 1930s.

              Customer Reviews:

              4 out of 5 stars A Good Introduction to Lange--.......2005-11-25

              This isn't the most comprehensive book on Dorothea Lange, a woman of some complication. However, it can be a great introduction and a stimulus to looking deeper into her life and work. Ms. Partridge brings a unique perspective to the book that 'outside' biographers can't offer. I've been a fan of hers since I grew up in the sixties; she spawned along with others, a new generation of activist photographers. Many of the photos in this book are standards to be found elsewhere. What I particularly enjoyed were the family photos which can't be found elsewhere. My overriding impression of this subject was a prickly and difficult woman who was driven by her problematic past, combined with genius and empathy that few have possessed. Recommended for anyone new to Lange and her work. Written for the younger reader.

              5 out of 5 stars Young Adult Non-fiction - a wonderful find for the classroom.......2000-08-17

              Are you looking for non-fiction which is well-written and interesting, and covers topics over which students are generally tested for state proficiency or competency standards? This book fits all requirements. The author doesn't flinch at presenting the difficult, occasionally less-than-flattering side of the talented photographer, so that the reader comes away with a feeling of having met a "real" person, albeit one with tremendous talent. Yet, Partridge focuses on the life and times of her subject without "sensationalism". The book is well-written. Partridge never talks down to her readers, and her clear language and vocabulary should be well within the capabilities of 7th, 8th or 9th grade students. This book ties art, social studies and language arts together in perfect harmony for a study of the Depression Era of US history. Adults will enjoy this book as well.

              5 out of 5 stars A perfect 10.......2000-05-26

              Well I love photography and for thoes of you who do this is the best book. Dorthea Lange was the best photographer and is obviously my favorite. This book tells the great story of her life and has great classic photos. I highly recomend this book
              In Real Life: Six Women Photographers
              Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
              • Ok book
              • Six women who shaped photography
              • In Real Life
              • A Great Book About Women Photographers
              • Simple Introduction to Six Outstanding Women Photographers
              In Real Life: Six Women Photographers
              Leslie Sills
              Manufacturer: Holiday House
              ProductGroup: Book
              Binding: Paperback

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              ASIN: 0823417522

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              3 out of 5 stars Ok book.......2007-05-25

              Not all the Photographers in this book are in the same level, this is a pity.
              I would like to see photographers like Annie Leibovitz and Diane Arbus aside Cindy Sherman, Dorothea Lang and Imogen Cunningham In a book titled "six women Photographers"
              I have no problem with the other artist work in this book at all, they are interesting but other Important Photographers that are missing, Are the real problem.
              Is a nice book but not "a must have"

              5 out of 5 stars Six women who shaped photography .......2005-11-01

              In Real Life: Six Women Photographers (NY: Holiday House, 2002) by Leslie Sills celebrates the accomplishments of six well-regarded shutterbugs: Imogen Cunningham, Dorothea Lange, Lola Alvarex Bravo, Carrie Mae Weems, Elsa Dorman, and Cindy Sherman. The carefully selected subjects represent many generations, cultures, and artistic motives.

              With its strong feminist tone, the biographies show the struggles of women who must often balance motherhood and career, and choose between financial security and artistic freedom. Reinforcing this notion of sisterhood, Sills often uses the pronoun "she" to refer to all artists.

              A sculptor and author of two other biographies on female artists, Sills lends her creative expertise to the passages. Her voice is one of lyricism, a refreshing approach for a non-fiction work. A few mistakes do surface in the text. The word "mission" is spelled incorrectly and there are a few inconsistencies with the verb tense.

              The title offers actual examples of their work too-from black and white still shots of the early 1900s to the more abstract camera work of modern-day photographers. These images bolster the ideas set forth in the text. Unfortunately, some major works are included in discussion, but the image is omitted.

              Some basics about cameras and words of advice for novices are included. Additionally, an extensive bibliography suggests further reading. The index is comprehensive, spanning three pages.

              Indeed, younger children will enjoy the vivid photography. Still, this book is best suited for a fifth-grade or sixth-grade student, as they are old enough to understand some of the more abstract concepts, such as photography as a form of self-expression.

              In Real Life: Six Women Photographers makes a great addition to any school or public library. The slender volume speaks to amateur photographers, those interested in the history of art, and young female readers who embrace "girl power"-making it one of those more-bang-for-your-buck books.





              5 out of 5 stars In Real Life.......2001-01-29

              I have thoroughly enjoyed Leslie Sill's previous books on artists, and now her latest book on photographers. They are wonderful outlines of artist's lives, their work, and how their past experiences have influenced the direction of their art. As an art teacher, I try to incorporate different ways of introducing my students to a wide range of work. Because these stories are so well-written and inspiring, I have designed large portions of my curriculum around Sill's past books and look forward to using this book as well. The stories are thorough, yet written in a way that the average person, who may not necessarily feel that they have a valid knowledge on art, could walk away from it with a new understanding and interest. And just the opposite, for someone who is innvolved in art, this book is beautifully put together and would be a valued part of any art book collection.

              5 out of 5 stars A Great Book About Women Photographers.......2001-01-14

              When I first read this book, I was moved by these women's lives. I was amazed at how they persevered at their art through all the hardships of life. I find Leslie Sills an amazing writer. This is not the first book I have read by her. I also have the one about painters, and by reading both books I felt that I learned alot. Leslie Sills is an amazing artist herself, and her own life should be the subject of a book someday. I would recommend this book to anybody, but particularly to people interested in photography or art.

              5 out of 5 stars Simple Introduction to Six Outstanding Women Photographers.......2001-01-03

              Knowing that women artists in all fields tend to suffer from a lack of public exposure, I took a look at this volume hoping to find some good work that I had not seen before. My hopes were rewarded when all six photographers proved to be talented, interesting, and stylistically different from each other . . . and four of them were new to me. With the two artists I knew before, the biographical essays added to my knowledge, making every aspect of the book a pleasant surprise.

              The book is organized around the concept that "cameras do copy which is front of the lens . . . [but these images are also] creations of the artist's intention and unconscious mind."

              The essays are especially rewarding for their balance in explaining the artists' family lives, their relationships with the men in their lives, how they started into photography, their technique, and descriptions of their aesthetic values. Leslie Sills is pleasantly succinct:

              Imogen Cunningham: "liked to examine life closely" and focused on "shapes, textures, patterns" in nature. She also captured the "essence" of people.

              Dorothea Lange: The camera was an "activist tool" which "revealed the sufering of thousands and motivated others to help" during the Depression.

              Lola Alvarez Bravo: Captured the real "Mexico after the Mexican Revolution" occurred there.

              Carrie Mae Weems: Showed the "complexities of being human" especially in "squelching stereotypes" and "honoring African-American culture."

              Elsa Dorfman: "Celebrates humanity" with her oversized camera that captures people to look more naturally like themselves than photographs normally do.

              Cindy Sherman: Sees the camera as an "instrument to copy her constructed scenes" which are "puzzles that challenge her audience."

              It has not been easy to be a woman photographer and these women succeeded because they persevered, as well as because they were so talented. Their stories are as inspiring as any I have read, and also tell an interesting tale of how your work can help you express your inner self.

              Here are my favorite images from the book:

              Imogen Cunningham:

              Magnolia Blossom, 1925

              My Father at 90, 1936

              Morris Graves, Painter, 1950

              Dorothea Lange:

              Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California, 1936 (Series of 3)

              There is a wonderful description of how this series was shot on a day when Ms. Lange was exhausted and had driven past the migrant labor camp in the rain before deciding intuitively to turn back and try her luck.

              Lola Alvarez Bravo:

              Por culpas ajenas, c. 1945

              Elsueno de los pobres 2, 1943

              The Two Fridas, c. 1944

              Carrie Mae Weems:

              Mom at Work, 1978-1984

              Untitled (Letter Holder), 1988-89

              Her work also included long interviews with her family.

              Elsa Dorfman:

              Robbie and the Dinosaur Femur, 1970

              Terri Terralouge and Aileen Graham, 1989

              Cindy Sherman:

              Untitled #224, 1990

              Given that these styles are so different and so vivid, I encourage you to use this book to inspire you to create some art. It doesn't have to be photography. Whether you like to sketch, sculpt, paint, or make colored soap bubbles, give yourself the chance to live freer and take a little time to express yourself. You'll feel so much better, and the rest of us will be enriched by your gift.

              Express yourself . . . to find yourself!
              Dorothea Lange: A Photographer's Life
              Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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              Dorothea Lange: A Photographer's Life
              Milton Meltzer
              Manufacturer: Syracuse University Press
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              4 out of 5 stars Very Informative.......2000-04-04

              This book is very informative and filled with good solid facts. Any Dorthea Lange fan can appreciate this book.
              American Photography and the American Dream (Cultural Studies of the United States)
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                James Guimond
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                James Guimond's powerful study reveals how documentary photographers have expressed or contested the idea of the American Dream throughout the twentieth century. In Guimond's formulation issues like growth, equality, and national identity came under the rubric of the Dream as it has been used to measure how well the nation is living up to its social and political ideals.

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