Published in 1999
272 pages
Ellie Wymard is a professor of English at Carlow College, where she developed one of the first Women’s Studies curricula in the country. She speaks frequently before professional groups and is the producer of “Women on Women,” a popular lecture series featuring such prominent women as Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrisson, and Jane Brody. Her previous books include Divorced Women, New Lives and Men on Divorce.
What is this book about?
This is a collection of stories based on interviews with 100 women from different backgrounds, all of whom rose to the top of their chosen professions. The contributors speak candidly about how they got where they dealt with the challenges that might otherwise have prevented their success.
