Women's Lives into Print: The Theory, Practice and Writing of Feminist Auto/Biography

Review
“Recommended for all academic collections.” —Choice

“This collection of British scholars presenting materials about dimensions of the life-writing fields can hardly fail to interest readers. . .[A] surprisingly good read.” —Biography



Book Description
Women's Lives into Print is a remarkable collection by feminist scholars and writers who focus on the theory, practice, and writing of women's auto/biographies. Not only does it foster debate about the reading and interpretation of women's lives, it also explores issues relating to research methodology, and raises questions about the representation of women within feminist auto/biography. Working across a range of subject disciplines, this book comprises a vital and ground-breaking critical text for anyone interested in auto/biography.



About the Author
Pauline Polkey lectures in women's writing and feminist theory at Nottingham Trent University.



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Fifteen essaysall apparently by UK academics and writers are organized into three sections: a theoretical section on feminist ethics, methodologies, and epistemologies; interpretive issues in recovering and reading women's lives; and four narratives exemplifying the life-history project as a journey toward selfhood. Includes b&w photos of a female "pirate" (who explores herself in writing as the "swashbuckler, the landlubbing wimp and the woman in between"), other featured auto/biography writers, and their families. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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