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Inspiration: Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World [Hardcover]

Crystal McCrary , Nathan Hale Williams , Lauri Lyons
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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Book Description

March 1, 2012

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


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About the Author

Crystal McCrary is the co-creator of BET’s show Leading Women and the author of the novels Gotham Diaries and Homecourt Advantage. She is a frequent morning show commentator and sits on the advisory board of Jumpstart. She lives in New York City. Lauri Lyons is a faculty member at the International Center of Photography and the Rhode Island School of Design. She has pho­tographed for the Source, Essence, and Fortune, among other magazines. In 2006 she became the first black female photographer to sign with Getty Images. She lives in New York City.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Stewart, Tabori & Chang (March 1, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1584799595
  • ISBN-13: 978-1584799597
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.9 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #686,283 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
I like the layout of the book. Deborah Johnson, MD  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
It is truly inspirationally. LaTanya C Stewart  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photos, interesting bios April 3, 2012
Format:Hardcover
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 indirectly avoid teenage pregnancy. I hadn't thought of that. Her excerpt was about how pretty she was, how she wanted to box and how she would never lose and would always knock people out. I kept checking the cover and re-reading the "inspiration" part wondering how was fighting supposed to be inspirational.

But there were also women who I totally appreciate and am long-time fans of like Whoopi Goldberg and First Lady Michelle Obama (her entry was an overview instead of her words, which was kinda disappointing). I may wear makeup less than 10 times a year, but I bought Iman's makeup my senior year of high school and pretty much all of college (she has the BEST shades for brown-skinned women). I was really interested in her take on the fashion industry. Although my take is different, I can respect her opinion about not being a black woman. I hadn't thought of it like that before. She's the only model I'd really want to read more about because her backstory is so fascinating; it wasn't just random photographs and the best clothes. Iman's entry was the best, but Patti LaBelle's was pretty cool, too. (I don't know why in the world anybody would EVER call Patti LaBelle ugly, "big nose" or not.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration for all ages! March 24, 2012
Format:Hardcover
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 should be read and looked at and shared now and with generations to come!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspired March 2, 2012
By Novella
Format:Hardcover
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiration June 15, 2013
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I like the layout of the book. It is well written and the photography is very good. The women chosen are truly inspiring. A wonderful coffee table book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome June 5, 2013
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I I received this book as a Mother's Day from my daughter. It is truly inspirationally. I would high recommend this book.
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Crystal McCrary came up with the idea of having her contributors relate their life stories in their own unique voices. Consequently, other than First Lady Michelle Obama's, the bios in this intimate opus are written in the first person, and each sister sounds ever so authentic whether reflecting upon what really matters most to her or about how she managed to reach the pinnacle of success in her chosen field.

After beginning with Michelle Obama, the balance of Inspiration is arranged alphabetically, with each entry being accompanied by striking photographs of the subject. Among the other icons offering priceless pearls of wisdom are singer Mary J. Blige, environmentalist Majora Carter, prima ballerina Misty Copeland, actress Ruby Dee, comedienne Whoopi Goldberg, supermodel Iman, choreographer Judith Jamison, ex-Essence editor Susan L. Taylor, and tennis star Venus Williams, to name a few.

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By Bev
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Wonderful book and like the title, it is full of inspiring stories. It is a really good read and highlights that women can rule the world!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Just ok September 30, 2012
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This is just ok. The pictures are not great quality. I had higher hopes for this book as a great coffee table picture book.
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