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Women In Shadow And Light.


Women In Shadow And Light

Jan Goff-LaFontaine

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Women In Shadow And Light: Journeys From Abuse To Healing Healing
See also Medicine.

Achilles’ spear

had power to heal whatever wound it made. [Gk. Lit.: Iliad]

Agamede

Augeas’ daughter; noted for skill in using herbs for healing. [Gk. Myth.
 by author, editor, and photographer Jan Goff-LaFontaine showcases the stories of forty women ranging in age from nineteen to ninety-five who found the courage to overcome personal trauma. Their inspiring stories are beautifully enhanced with sensitive portrait photography The goal of portrait photography is to capture the likeness of a person or a small group of people, typically in a flattering manner. Like other types of portraiture, the focus of photograph is the person's face, although the entire body and the background may be included.  that offers a visual glimpse into the essence of these individual women. A unique body of work, Women In Shadow And Light is especially recommended reading for anyone struggling with verbal, physical, or emotional abuse within their own lives, as well as for those who enjoy the blending of photography and text to portray por·tray  
tr.v. por·trayed, por·tray·ing, por·trays
1. To depict or represent pictorially; make a picture of.

2. To depict or describe in words.

3. To represent dramatically, as on the stage.
 memorable examples of the human condition in our contemporary times.
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