The Quotable Jewish Woman: Wisdom, Inspiration and Humor from the Mind and Heart
The words of Jewish women to inspire, enlighten and enrich your life.
This book is the definitive collection of ideas, reflections, humor, and wit by Jewish women. Compiler Elaine Bernstein Partnow (The Quotable Woman) brings together the voices of over 300 women—including women of the Bible, actors, poets, humorists, scientists, and literary and political figures—whose ideas, activism, service, talent, and labor have touched the world.
From winners of Nobel Prizes and Oscars to lesser known but equally remarkable women from many countries and backgrounds, this book is an inspirational gateway to the thoughts and lives of Jewish women, both contemporary and ancient.
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Book details
- Author
- Elain Bernstein Partnow
- Imprint
- Jewish Lights, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Religion › Judaism
- Topics
- Jewish women · quotations · women's history · Jewish spirituality · women of the Bible · humor and wit
- ISBN-13
- 9781580232364 (Paperback)9781683364177 (Hardcover)
About the author
ELAINE BERNSTEIN PARTNOW is the author of 17 published books, including The Quotable Woman, The First 5,000 Years, a collection of nearly 20,000 quotations by over 5,000 women from 167 nations, now in its sixth edition. Her recent books include Speaking with Power, Poise & Ease, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Your True Age and The Quotable Jewish Woman.
Partnow has written for Ms. Magazine and Feminist.com and is a featured performing artist with the National Women’s History Project.
When she’s not writing, Partnow presents living history portrayals of notable women at more than 500 venues internationally and operates an editorial services business. Much of her work centers on amplifying women’s voices across history and culture.
Elaine lives in Los Angeles.