This biographical treasury provides historic accounts as well as current resource material on the accomplishments of some 200 outstanding Jamaican women over the 20th Century. The book maps their involvement in the areas of politics, the diplomatic corps, law enforcement, travel and aviation, the literary arts, community service, education, communications, religion, the visual and performing arts, science, business, sports, fashion and beauty. The Jamaican Woman: A Celebration presents a positive image of women as they continue to make their mark in national life. This highly pictorial publication is useful as well as entertaining, and is certain to become a valuable collector's item.