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| Voices for Change: Women's Words to Politicians | 
 enlarge | Creators: Donna Stringer, Barbara Grant, Karen Deninno, Shanah Walters
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 333073
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 156
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5
ISBN: 1432725564
Dewey Decimal Number: 320
EAN: 9781432725563
ASIN: 1432725564
Publication Date: July 2, 2008
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A Timely Discourse From the Most Powerful Subsection of the American Electorate
"I strongly encourage all women to become involved within their communities and to create meaningful political dialogue. Every issue and aspect of politics effects women, and as women's influence in government and politics continue to grow our country stands to gain from that involvement." - U.S. Representative, Eddie Bernice Johnson, Texas.
"With women having voted at higher rates than men in every presidential election since 1980, we are finally recognizing women as the most powerful sub-segment of the US electorate. All of us would be well-advised to listen more to what women have to say about what matters to them when going to the polls and choosing their leaders." - Jeanne Haws, Associate Dean, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University
"It is critically important to support the engagement of women in the political process and dialogue. Too many important voices and too many important issues are not heard. The contributors to this book are raising issues that are important for all members of our democracy to consider." - Governor Christine Gregoire, Washington State.
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A very timely and provocative read August 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
What a great idea this book is. Women all over the country have thoughtfully chosen words and the images that go along with them that correspond to the values of the feminine. In these times of change, as we rebalance our priorities as a culture, this book is a must read for policy makers and politicians.
 Beyond Sound Bites (but short!) August 11, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Women from every state asked to pick one word and take one page to say something for politicians to hear - what could be more intriguing in this age of pre-scripted, pre-digested (eww) sound bites? The preface itself is illuminating, with the sad story of an attempt to meet with a U.S. Senator, who was even ready and willing to meet - defeated by the deep-seated cultural assumption that once we've elected someone, we are relegated to listening to THEIR sound bites, or having our photos taken with them. This book allows "real people" to do the talking, at a deeper level than you ever see in politics, but briefly enough that those who have ears can digest in a short time. Yes yes yes, we are all so busy busy busy. But taking time to listen will do us all good. In the Company of Women: Voices from the Women's Movement
Politicians Must Read! July 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a MUST read for politicians who want to know what the largest voter population is thinking. Women share their ideas/visions for the United States. Both those in office and those seeking office will be inspired by this book. Sharon McHone
A much needed book in these times! July 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Should be required reading for all politicians and all citizens who want to know what the majority of women believe and why they believe it. In these "less than friendly to women" times, what a great reminder this book is!
Thoughtful and Important July 6, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Thank you to the editors and writers of this thoughtful and important resource. In this time when our voices as women need to be heard clearly, this book will serve as a tool to represent each and all of us. I plan to share this book with my key elected officials - this will allow them to know about women in a deliberate and powerful way.
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