Girls of the World - Mädchen der Welt

Überall auf der Welt gibt es beeindruckende, starke Frauen, die trotz vieler Hindernisse neue Wege beschreiten, ihr Schicksal selbst in die Hand nehmen oder sich mit all ihrer Kraft für andere einsetzen. "Wahre Schönheit liegt in der Summe unserer Eigenschaften, die wir für positive Zwecke einsetzen, mit anderen Worten: Schön ist, wer seine Kraft nutzt, um Gutes zu tun." In diesem Sinne präsentiert Mihaela Noroc in diesem Buch eine atemberaubende Sammlung von Bildern und Geschichten starker, inspirierender, schöner Frauen aus aller Welt. Seit über zehn Jahren reist die Fotografin um die Welt, um Frauen zu porträtieren. Eine Million Follower verfolgen ihr Projekt "The Atlas of Beauty" auf Facebook, ihr 2014 erschienenes erstes Buch wurde ein internationaler Bestseller. Dieses neue Buch gibt einen tieferen Einblick in die Geschichten hinter den fesselnden Bildern, die Mihaela Noroc zu einer Online-Sensation gemacht haben. Mit 500 Porträts aus über 60 Ländern, darunter Japan, Indien, Peru, Namibia, Mexiko, Irak, die USA, aber auch Deutschland und Österreich, feiert dieser inspirierende Bildband den Mut, die Widerstandskraft und die Schönheit in all ihren Formen.

Photographs and stories of 500 women from around the world, based on the author's hugely popular website.<BR><BR>Since 2013 Mihaela Noroc has travelled the world with her backpack and camera taking photos of everyday women to showcase the diversity and beauty all around us. The Atlas of Beauty is a collection of her photographs that celebrates women from fifty countries across the globe and shows that beauty is everywhere, regardless of money, race or social status, and comes in many different sizes and colours. Mihaela's portraits feature women in their native environments, from the Amazon rain forest to markets in India, London city streets and parks in Harlem, creating a mirror of our varied cultures and proving that beauty has no rules.<BR><BR>'Stunning . . . aims to challenge the ideals of beauty dictated by the women's fashion magazine industry' Independent<BR><BR>'A startling and revealing project' Daily Mail<BR><BR>'Scrolling through "The Atlas of Beauty", beauty becomes not a universal standard, but a complicated tapestry' Huffington Post

The eagerly anticipated follow-up to The Atlas of Beauty - showcases inspiring stories alongside a stunning new collection of photographs of women from around the world<BR><BR>'True beauty lies in the sum of our qualities, used for positive purposes. In other words, using your power for the good'<BR><BR>This new book delves deeper into the stories behind the captivating images that have made Mihaela Noroc an online sensation. With 500 portraits from over 60 countries, including Japan, India, Peru, Namibia and the United States, The Power of Women is a celebration of courage, resilience and beauty in all its forms.

From acclaimed photographer Mihaela Noroc--The Atlas of Beauty: Women of the World in 500 Portraits--comes a stunning collection of photographs, stories, and lessons learned and shared from women all across the world. Mihaela Noroc's latest collection of striking photography, The Power of Women: An Atlas of Beauty Book, showcases powerful stories and essays inspired by Mihaela's profound experiences photographing women around the world. A follow-up to 2017's bestselling The Atlas of Beauty: The Power of Women in 500 Portraits, this powerful new collection features 500 stunning portraits from approximately 60 countries, including Japan, India, Peru, and the United States. More than just a collection of photos, The Power of Women is a celebration of determination, purpose, individuality, and human connection. With lessons on hard work, resilience, survival, and finding joy and purpose in the midst of all, this book is a transformative journey for those in search for their own unique power within. Includes: - Portraits of women from around 60 countries - Personal stories, reflections, and lessons gathered during years of global travel - Themes of resilience, courage, purpose, identity, and perseverance - Diverse perspectives from women across cultures, professions, and life experiences - Powerful photography that highlights both individuality and shared humanity <BR>Meet women from across the globe and discover that strength can be found in countless forms - and that inspiration often comes from the most unexpected places.