Alison Maloney (Author) A multi-faceted and versatile writer, Alison Maloney is the author of several books, including
The Mums' Book, Woman's Hour: Words from Wise, Witty and Wonderful Women, The World of Mr Selfridge and The Official
Strictly Come Dancing Annual.Jenni Murray (Foreword By) Jenni Murray is a journalist and broadcaster who presented BBC Radio 4's
Woman's Hour from 1987 to 2020. She is the author of several book
s and writes a weekly column in the
Daily Mail. She lives in north London and the New Forest.
For the last 70 years, the guests of Woman’s Hour have been entertaining listeners with their compelling combination of wit, warmth, insight and humour. Woman’s Hour has interviewed many of the biggest female names from entertainment, politics, the arts and beyond.
Words from Wise, Witty and Wonderful Women is a collection of quotes and extracts from 70 years of the Woman’s Hour archive, featuring some of the most memorable guests to appear on the programme, from Doris Lessing to Nora Ephron, Hilary Clinton to J.K. Rowling, and Bette Davis to Meryl Streep. Charting the social and political revolution that has taken place in women’s lives over the past 70 years, as well as the perennial aspects of female life, such as love, family, relationships, the workplace, sex, ageing, and food, this delightful book shares fascinating insights and sage advice from the wise and wonderful women that have graced the Woman’s Hour airwaves over the decades.
