{"product_id":"women-walking-notes-on-lives-in-motion-paperback","title":"Women, Walking: Notes on Lives in Motion - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eZahra Ebrahim\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJane Farrow\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn anthology about moving through the world on foot - as a woman.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWomen, Walking\u003c\/i\u003e explores the broad spectrum of women's experiences and perspectives on walking, from everyday strolls that let the mind breathe to ambitious journeys that test courage and resolve. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCo-edited by Zahra Ebrahim and Jane Farrow, this anthology features thirty vignettes, essays, graphic art, poems, and interviews, with contributors discussing identity, love, social connection, grief, and wonder. They each take us on a different path, but share common ground in highlighting the deep significance to be found in an ordinary walk. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contributors come from all walks of life; among them are Jenny Odell, Miriam Toews, Andrea Gibson, Zalika Reid-Benta, Janika Oza, Ann-Marie MacDonald, and Catherine Hernandez. Whether they take you on a meander or a hike, a parade or a promenade, they all offer relatable and insightful reflections on walking to lose yourself, find yourself, and everything in between.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZahra Ebrahim\u003c\/b\u003e is a seasoned leader and advocate with two decades of experience bringing communities to the center of decision making. This has included redesigning systems and services essential to the public's wellbeing, with the goal of making cities work for residents who face the most acute barriers. Throughout her career, she has used walking as an instrument of social change, research, and connection, including as the Chair of the global Jane's Walk festival. She currently co-leads Monumental, a national organization focused on projects that advance fair and culturally considerate citybuilding. She is an Urbanist-in-Residence at the University of Toronto's School of Cities and the co-editor of \u003ci\u003eMessy Cities\u003c\/i\u003e (Coach House Books, 2025). Zahra lives in Toronto with her partner, and their whippet, Zada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJane Farrow\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, broadcaster and dynamic interviewer, and facilitator who has dedicated herself to city and community building over several decades. She has written many articles and co-edited books, including \u003ci\u003eAny Other Way, a queer history anthology of Toronto\u003c\/i\u003e (Coach House Books, 2017), \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Lists\u003c\/i\u003e (Knopf Canada, 2017 \u0026amp; 2005), and \u003ci\u003eWanted Words 1 and 2 \u003c\/i\u003e(Stoddart). Her ten years at CBC Radio included producing and hosting for current affairs programs such as \u003ci\u003eThis Morning, And Sometimes Y, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWorkology\u003c\/i\u003e. Jane was the founding executive director of Jane's Walk, a global initiative involving free, locally-led walking tours inspired by urbanist Jane Jacobs's ideas about connected, livable neighbourhoods. She currently lives in Toronto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.4 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48757028847837,"sku":"9781552455203","price":23.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/Il49D9B9r29781552455203.webp?v=1789894257","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/women-walking-notes-on-lives-in-motion-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}