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Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride: Rituals of Womanhood (National Geographic) | 
 enlarge | Authors: Joanne B. Eicher, Lisa Ling
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 292434
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.6
Dimensions (in): 10.2 x 9.4 x 0.9
ISBN: 0792241843
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.409
EAN: 9780792241843
ASIN: 0792241843
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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In a compelling exploration of all things female, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride celebrates the defining connections among women and honors their differences. Each chapter reveals the actions through which a woman connects with herself, with her family, with members of her community, and with other women—from quinceanera parties commemorating a Hispanic girl turning 15, to pre-wedding henna ceremonies in the Middle East, where the hands and feet of the bride and her party are lavishly painted for her special day. Readers also will learn about such American traditions as the debutante ball, as well as the coming of age rituals of Mende girls in Sierra Leone. Gorgeous photographs from the National Geographic archive portray these women and their customs across time and around the world.
Remarkable stories and anecdotes from anthropologist Joanne Eicher complement the profiles written by Lisa Ling, who as host of the weekly television program National Geographic Explorer, has traveled the world, observing and documenting rituals both ancient and emerging, from her exceptional perspective as a journalist.
Together these accomplished authors provide a fascinating look at the historical, cultural, emotional, and personal impact of women's rituals and ritual practices. Provoking a range of emotions—reverence, sadness, joy, and shock—Mother, Daughter, Sister, Bride puts women in perspective in the modern world, in multiple situations and on all levels.
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 integrity counts April 27, 2008
Lee (LA Ca.)
what a wonderful book for women of all ages...crosses all ethnic lines. I bought one for my graneddaughter as well...this was really one of the better dealings I have had with an independent dealer...I was very pleased with their fast response and over and above service. I look forward to doing business with them again.
Beautiful Photos November 22, 2007
Amber T. Estrada (San Diego, CA USA)
While I agree with another reviewer on the captions to some photos, I must admit the text itself and the images are quite beautiful. I really do like this book, and I shared it with my mother, she very much appreciated this book as well.
 Anthropology vs. insight July 24, 2007
Kamenna Lee (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is more of a pretty anthropological book than an essay on the power or inner meaning of world rituals of womanhood.
Interesting look at women around the world December 12, 2006
Becky Anderson (Maryland)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I wanted this book for years because it was right up my alley-- I'd loved both the "Material World" books and "Hungry Planet" and anything full of photos that relates to cultural anthropology. I bought it used from an Amazon seller, and definitely enjoyed it. However, I have to say, I ended up glad I didn't pay $23 for it (the Amazon list price for a new copy). It's smaller than the other culture/photo books I own, and less meaty in terms of content. A lot of the photo portraits have quotes superimposed on them that detract from the images, to me. For example, there is a portrait of a Japanese bride sitting in a small room, being viewed by the villagers through a window, with the quote, "A pedestal is as much a prison as any small, confined space. -- Gloria Steinem." So unlike Annie Leibovitz's "Women," in which the photos are presented without comment, in this book many of the photos are literally stamped with someone else's views on the politics of gender. Coming from National Geographic, that surprised me. It also made me wonder how thoughtfully the quotes were chosen when they actually include the anonymous quote, "Chance made us sisters, hearts made us friends." That's the sort of thing you stamp on a magnet in Girl Scouts.
On the upside, though, there are many unique images in this book-- lots of photos that create insights into other cultures, which you would otherwise never see. To me, the book is worth owning just for those gorgeous and interesting photos. If you're looking for depth of content about "rituals of womanhood," however, you may want to look elsewhere. The text glosses over the subject, covering rituals that sound fascinating in two or three sentences, then moving on. Basically it's a long general essay. There's more depth to "Women in the Material World" by d'Aluisio, and less judgment in "Women" by Leibovitz. But if you're a fan of this type of book, this one makes for good general reading.
 I thought they were new.... November 11, 2006
Jennifer Chan
0 out of 10 found this review helpful
The covers were shop worn and some of the pages were bent, worn and creased where people had flipped through the pages...they were supposed to be gifts....completely unaacceptable - had to buy substitutes.
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