Woman's Hour: Words from Wise, Witty and Wonderful Women

For the last 70 years, the guests of Woman's Hour have been entertaining listeners with their compelling combination of wit, warmth, insight, and humor. 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 program, 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, aging, 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.

Alison Maloney is the author of several books, including The Mums' Book, The World of Mr Selfridge, and the Official Strictly Come Dancing Annual.