50 Over 50: Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives - Hardcover

Debbie Rowe; Tracey Larcombe

9781905928002: 50 Over 50: Extraordinary Women, Extraordinary Lives

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1905928009 ISBN 13: 9781905928002

Publisher: Dewi Lewis Media Ltd, 2007

"50 over 50" is an inspirational and life-affirming book, which will stir the imaginations of women about to turn 50, as well as those who are already there and beyond. It will also encourage younger women, who may be less than convinced that there is life after the age of 50, to think again. It features the stories and portraits of 50 amazing women over 50 - known and unknown from all over the world, and from all walks of life - from politicians to film stars, lifeboat crew to space explorers, scientists to aid workers. It looks at their lives and experiences, their views on being over 50, their achievements and their philosophy of life. Included amongst these extraordinary women are Angela Baker, one of the original calendar girls; actress and anti-war campaigner, Susan Sarandon; former brothel madam, Cynthia Paine; six times Olympian, Anne Abernathy, known as 'Grandma Luge'; farmers' match-maker, Patricia Warren; fashion designer, Zandra Rhodes; long distance swimmer, Carol Sing; Spitfire pilot, Carolyne Grace: Film legend and founder of WAIF/Operation Children, Jane Russell; Diana Princess of Wales' psychic, Sally Morgan: ex-Mafia wife and Hollywood stunt driver, Georgia Durante; Arctic and Antarctic Explorer, Pom Oliver; and round-the-world solo runner, Rosie Swaile. The book is sponsored by Dove as part of the pro age Dove campaign, and the authors are donating their royalties to charity. Dove is a registered trademark of Unilever.

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Review:

Visually beautiful, this truly unforgettable celebration of womanhood teams up fabulous pictures and insightful interviews with women who have made their mark in widely diverse areas of life. Some are household names (Zandra Rhodes, Lynda la Plante) others perhaps not (Khom Sokhuen, Emiko Funatso). But what they have in common is that each woman, in her own way, is truly remarkable and that's what makes this a visionary project that has the ability to make you laugh, cry and rejoice in the inspiration of sisters doing it for themselves. --Daily Record

A stunning new book which highlights the extraordinary lives of some equally extraordinary women. From Jane Russell to Betty Boothroyd, Susan Sarandon to Zandra Rhodes - you'll find it a truly inspirational read. --Woman & Home

Packed with inspirational stories, it's a must read. Give it to your mum and borrow it when she's done. --The Sun

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