Inspiration shares the personal stories and unique voices of 30 extraordinary black women. Whether in the White House or on the courts of Wimbledon, in Hollywood or on the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, these women have influenced the social, cultural, and political landscape of this country, and even the world. Luminaries such as Patti LaBelle, Venus Williams, Susan Taylor, and Judith Jamison speak about the challenges they’ve faced and the victories they’ve won throughout their careers. These inspiring black women pass their knowledge and lessons on to a new generation of women in intimate first-person essays and stunning color portraits.
Praise for Inspiration:
“Gorgeous.” —O, The Oprah Magazine
“Crystal McCrary’s Inspiration features profiles of 30 dynamic Black women.” —Essence
“A great read for any and all aspiring female trailblazers.” —The Root.com
“This month marks the arrival of Crystal McCrary’s new book Inspiration, a collection of first-person essays by black women who are changing the world, one remarkable story at a time.” —GoodHousekeeping.com
“This month, McCrary’s non-fiction coffee table book celebrates remarkable and accomplished African American women like Michelle Obama and Gayle King, plus many more. . . . A star-studded party at the International Center of Photography will launch it.” —Avenue magazine
“Inspiration examines achievements by women—many you know and others you should—in a broad range of industries.” —Black Enterprise
Inspired this book is choc full of inspiration! definitely coffee table and graduation gift worthy. atleast once a week when i need a little pick me up, i go to this book and read one of the profiles. it’s a great reminder that we are all incredible and have something unique to offer this world. the key: a little guidance, personal aspiration, and voices that push us to be our best.
Inspiration for all ages! Crystal McCrary has written a book that will inspire people of all ages! Women, men, girls and boys will benefit from hearing the stories of these incredible women. Women who have triumphed over the challenges life can bring and are now soaring with success! The world needs to know the stories of women like this. The photographs in the book are rich and vivid and show the beauty of all of these women. This book will look gorgeous on the coffee table, but should not just be on display… It…
Beautiful photos, interesting bios This book is full of beautiful photos. Some women chose to tell stories about their backgrounds while others give advice. Some are really interesting and some I passed right by. As much as I like Raven Symone, I would’ve been more interested in hearing about her background and why she made her career choices and less about what she tells her fans. I didn’t really understand why Leila Ali was in the book at all until I got to the small part about her organization helping to fight obesity and…