SI Cannock author of Widows, Poverty, Power and Politics
Cannock Soroptimist and member of WI Dr Janis Lomas has just published her fourth book since 2014! Historian Janis writes with fellow historian Professor Maggie Andrews, they specialise in Women’s History. This book is titled “Widows – Poverty, Power and Politics”; it tells the stories of many fascinating women, some famous, others unknown and demonstrates the way in which they faced life after being widowed. Women were once the property of men and owners of nothing. Being widowed gave many women the freedom to conduct themselves however they wished and for some, it was the making of them! What is common to them all is that their struggles have contributed to improving the lives of women today. The book is available on line and in many bookstores. All members of Cannock Soroptimists and Cannock WI are extremely proud of Janis! Photo attached: 1. Dr Janis