Writing Women's Lives: An Anthology of Autobiographical Narratives by Twentieth-Century Women Writers

by Susan Cahill

Book Overview

Representing fifty distinguished American women writers, this collection of autobiographical narratives reflects the diverse intersections of race, class, religion, and sexual identity as they have... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060969989
• ISBN13: 9780060969981
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Harper Perennial
• Length: 509 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Superb Collection

Cahill presents in chronological order writings from a disparate group of fifty women authors. She provides a brief and informative introduction to each writer with a biographical sketch that includes the author's motivation and history including family, education, career and works published. Whether or not you recognize the authors' names or publications, you will enjoy reading about their lives. You will identify with some of their experiences and you will be amazed to discover their secrets and truths.The excerpts of autobiographies are as diverse as the authors themselves. They give insight into these women's lives and personal experiences revealing them to be fascinatingly unique and at the same time ordinary. Their stories are enticing, humorous, poignant, informative, and genuine. They form an excellent illustration of the modern feminine experience. This book is outstanding.