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  • Published: 31 January 2013
  • ISBN: 9781780577210
  • Imprint: Mainstream Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 256

Wise Women

Wit and Wisdom from Some of the World’s Most Extraordinary Women



A thought-provoking and humorous compendium of soundbites from women on an A to Z of topics

'A woman is like a teabag - only when in hot water do you realise how strong she is' - Nancy Reagan

Women are never at a loss to express themselves, and smart women will have something to say for every occasion.

Wise Women is a hilarious, ribald and revealing collection of observations and inspirational quotations reflecting the wit and intelligence of women across the ages. Those quoted range from Dorothy Parker to Joan Rivers, Mae West to Joan Collins, Queen Victoria to Princess Diana, Joanna Lumley to Pamela Stephenson, Beyoncé to Adele, and Cheryl Cole to Lady Gaga.

The famous and infamous of theatre, film, politics, philosophy and literature are featured, waxing lyrical on numerous topics from affairs, ageing, men and motherhood to sex, work and what women want!

  • Published: 31 January 2013
  • ISBN: 9781780577210
  • Imprint: Mainstream Digital
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 256

About the author

Carole McKenzie

Carole McKenzie is a former teacher who later moved into management training. Having coached hundreds in the art of public speaking, she has since written several books on the subject, as well as three other anthologies of quotations. She lives in Kinross, Scotland.

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