Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits

"Dorothea Lange: A Life Beyond Limits" is an award-winning biography that brings to light the impassioned life and enduring impact of an iconic American photographer. Published on October 19, 2009, and honored with the 2010 Bancroft Prize and the 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Biography, this compelling narrative by historian Linda Gordon transcends mere biography to weave a rich tapestry of 20th-century America. Through Lange's lens, readers journey from her early struggles with polio to her pivotal role in documenting significant social issues like the Great Depression and the World War II Japanese American internment camps. Her photographs, including over one hundred images within this book, many previously unseen, are a testament to her radical spirit and her belief in the power of photography to reveal societal injustices. Tailored for adult education, this biography not only captures the essence of Dorothea Lange's profound influence on education equity, racial justice, and economic justice but also challenges us to see the world through a more empathetic and transformative lens.