women authors

A fictionalized account of the life of the Bronte sisters and the collaboration that led to "Jane Eyre, " describing the tragedies that shaped their lives, Charlotte's love affair with a married man, and the bond between the girls.

Chronicles the life of American author Kate Chopin and discusses how her novel "The Awakening" was viewed by society when it was first published, why she is considered a feminist, how her personal life influenced her writing, and other related topics.

Describes the efforts of five women to achieve success as authors. Emphasizes the particular problems they faced in combining a writing career with family responsibilities and in overcoming prejudice against women writers.

Photographs and text present the biography of the author Flannery O'Connor, who was stricken with lupus erythematosus at the age of 25, but continued writing until her death at the age of 40.

Winifred Rudge travels to London to jump-start her new novel, but instead she finds herself investigating the dissappearance of her stepcousin, whose apartment seems to have been taken over by a hostile spirit.

Presents a biographical profile of twentieth-century children's writer Megan McDonald and provides an overview of some of her most popular books, including "Judy Moody Was in a Mood, Not a Good Mood, A Bad Mood." Includes photographs, a time line, and tips for young, aspiring authors.

Christine, suffering from a rare form of amnesia where she cannot retain memories from day to day, starts seeing a new doctor who recommends she keep a journal, and her life starts getting scary when she sees she has written "Dont' trust Ben," the man who claims to be her husband.

Photographic biography with text of American author Gertrude Stein.

With her millions of passionate fans, Sarah Dessen is known as one of the "rock stars" of young adult fiction today. Her best-selling coming-of-age tales have gripped readers, especially teen girls, who relate to her realistic depictions of young love and other milestones of growing up.