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Mary Tyler Moore Biography: The Controversial Life of The Legendary TV Pioneer, Mary Tyler Moore Show, Relationships and More


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Mary Tyler Moore was not just an American actress, she was an activist for various causes. She changed the way people perceive women at work. She stood as an example for women who did not want to be marginalized in the workplace. Mary Tyler Moore paved the way for many women to become independent back in the days to stood for their equal rights. This is shown clearly in the television sitcom Mary Tyler Moore Show as she brought modern-day feminism to the forefront of society with her depiction of a successful news reporter Mary Richards. In this biography you'll learn more about Mary Tyler Moore private life, relationships and her proactive fight with diabetes. As a legendary television and film performer (pioneer), she influenced many people through her work. How and it what way, we'll explore into some detail here. Mary also advocated for the rights of animals, how and why she got involved, you'll learn in this biography. Coming from a time when feminism and women’s rights were on the march across the land, her character of Mary Richards personified many of the values of the feminist movement, and even sometimes pushed the envelope. It's more to Mary Tyler Moore than meets the eye, her life was very controversial as well. From divorces to alcohol abuse and diabetes, Mary had to cope with all. We'll explore some of those controversies and if you want to learn more about her private and professional life, grab your copy now!




From Page to Screen


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Lists 1400 16mm films, videos, or laser discs adapted from books for young people.




kate spade new york: SHE


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The fourth book in kate spade new york’s successful series, SHE: muses, visionaries and madcap heroines invites readers back into a way of living that is singularly joyous, distinctly feminine, and wildly interesting. To the New York–based brand, the most exciting and vibrant women in America are the ones who stand out from the crowd. Paying tribute to revered activists like Gloria Steinem and Shirley Chisholm, classic fictional characters like Mary Richards and Carrie Bradshaw, treasured icons like Marilyn Monroe and Nina Simone, and contemporary firebirds like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dolly Parton, this much-anticipated book celebrates the women whose bold personalities and styles play an important role in the lives of women across the country. With rich photography, spirited quotes and profiles, amusing anecdotes, words of wisdom, personal essays, and signature kate spade new york “sheâ€? statements, every page of SHE: muses, visionaries and madcap heroines will inspire you to live your own interesting life to the fullest, every single day.




For Younger Readers


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Women & Aging


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Guide with more than two thousand bibliographic entries and cross-references. It includes journal articles, book chapters, essays, and doctoral dissertations, as well as complete books.




New York Magazine


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New York magazine was born in 1968 after a run as an insert of the New York Herald Tribune and quickly made a place for itself as the trusted resource for readers across the country. With award-winning writing and photography covering everything from politics and food to theater and fashion, the magazine's consistent mission has been to reflect back to its audience the energy and excitement of the city itself, while celebrating New York as both a place and an idea.