Overview
"We asked 52 women over 40 the question: ""How do you feel about growing older?"" The thoughts that they shared with us, and those of over 100 women who sent their words and ""selfies"", were by turns moving, funny and heart breaking. Often heart warming. Always inspiring. In this instagrammable world, we have become used to seeing our own and each other's faces ""filtered"", flattened and featureless. To look ""young for your age"" is considered a compliment. At the Midlife Movement we say there is nothing wrong with being older, or old. We are beautiful just as we are - every line, grey hair, lump and bump speaks of our experience, strength and character. Featured by the BBC, this collection of 166 black and white portraits and interviews with women over 40 without their make up - including over 100 ""selfies"" sent to the project - is our way of trying to ""normalise"" seeing older faces. There is nothing wrong with wanting to look good, or in wearing make up. But we believe it is time to reclaim our natural beauty and not be ashamed that we are no longer youthful. I see beauty in every woman I photograph. The women who took part in this project are full of wisdom, grace and joy and I feel privileged to have been able to reflect that back to them."
Full Product Details
Author: Jo Blackwell
Publisher: Jo Blackwell
Imprint: Jo Blackwell
Dimensions:
Width: 21.00cm
, Height: 0.70cm
, Length: 29.70cm
Weight: 0.322kg
ISBN: 9780993034343
ISBN 10: 0993034349
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 07 March 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
"""It was great being a part of this and love what you are doing. Age is just a number and it is how you tackle life that counts, I am grabbing it by the horns and giving it a damn good shake x "" Sue ""My book arrived today and it was worth the wait! I have shared it far and wide as I really believe that this project is important, and I'm really glad to have been a part of it."" Andrea ""Thank you so much for the book I love it and I'll be reading all the comments tonight. well done!"" Tracey"
Author Information
Jo Blackwell is a Writer, Podcaster, Photographer and, through The Midlife Movement, a Coach for Women in Midlife and Beyond. The power of stories connect us and help us to remember we are not alone. Jo seeks to help women who feel they have become invisible to find their voice and, in the process, start to change outdated narratives about growing older.You can find out more about Jo, the Midlife and Beyond Podcast and all her other projects on her website: www.joblackwell.co.uk
