In search of Mary : the mother of all journeys
by Rowlatt, Bee.
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BookPublisher: Leicester : Thorpe, Isis, 2017Edition: Large print edition.Description: 306 p. (large print) ; 24 cm.ISBN: 9781785412783; 1785412787.Classification number: 828.609 ROWSubject(s): Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 -- Political and social views | Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 -- Criticism and interpretation | Rowlatt, Bee, 1971- | Social problems in literature | Travel | Biographies | Large type booksSummary: Toddler in tow, Bee Rowlatt embarks upon an extraordinary journey in search of the life and legacy of the first celebrity feminist: Mary Wollstonecraft. From the wild coasts of Norway to a naked re-birthing in California, via the blood-soaked streets of revolutionary Paris, Bee learns what drove her hero on, and what's been won and lost over the centuries in the battle for equality. On this biographical treasure hunt she finds herself consulting a witch, a porn star, a quiet Norwegian archivist and the tenants of a blighted council estate in Leeds - getting much more than she bargained for. In her quest to find a new balance between careers and babies, Bee also discovers the importance of celebrating the radiant power of love in all our lives.
| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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| Large Print - Adult | Formby Library | Large Print Adult Non-Fiction | 828.609 ROW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 002992039X |
Toddler in tow, Bee Rowlatt embarks upon an extraordinary journey in search of the life and legacy of the first celebrity feminist: Mary Wollstonecraft. From the wild coasts of Norway to a naked re-birthing in California, via the blood-soaked streets of revolutionary Paris, Bee learns what drove her hero on, and what's been won and lost over the centuries in the battle for equality. On this biographical treasure hunt she finds herself consulting a witch, a porn star, a quiet Norwegian archivist and the tenants of a blighted council estate in Leeds - getting much more than she bargained for. In her quest to find a new balance between careers and babies, Bee also discovers the importance of celebrating the radiant power of love in all our lives.
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