"Stunning, revealing, provoking. . . . A powerful book, not only
about women who murder, but also about how women have been
perceived."--"Vogue"
" Jones] is a sardonic, savagely witty storyteller."--Walter
Clemons, "Newsweek"
"This provocative book . . . reminds us again that women are
entitled to their rage." --Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, "The New York
Times Book Review"
"A classic and superb piece of work that can change social
attitudes." --Adrienne Rich
"An extraordinary feat . . . a groundbreaking book filled with
originality on every page."--Susan Brownmiller
"Ann Jones's classic book shows that female violence is nothing
new and hardly rare, and the motivation behind it speaks volumes
about the society in which it takes place."--Patty Jenkins,
director of Monster
This legendary bestseller exposes the truths and consequences of
women on the edges of society--women driven to kill. From Lizzie
Borden to Jean Harris to Aileen Wuornos, this riveting
investigation will change the ways you think about crime and
punishment. A new introduction by the author illuminates the
conditions for women who kill--and are killed--now.
Author of "Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan,"
Ann Jones is a journalist and activist for women's rights around
the globe. She is currently working on a book about women, war, and
photography.
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