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The Bond Girl is one of the most recognized and celebrated cultural icons of the last fifty years. First introduced in Ian Fleming�s novels and short stories, producers Albert �Cubby� Broccoli and Harry Saltzman breathed life into her cinematic manifestation beginning with Dr. No in 1962. Since then, the world has been fascinated by the Bond Girl. Although she has been lauded by some as a liberated woman and true feminist archetype, the Bond Girl has virtually escaped critical study . . . until now. Shaken and Stirred: The Feminism of James Bond analyzes the cinematic Bond Girl and argues that the character initially served as a different archetype: one that reinforced a traditional, feminine ideal that served as a powerful reactionary symbol against the gender equality movement that gained prominence in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Shaken and Stirred: The Feminism of James Bond provides a glimpse into �second wave� feminism, the Women�s Liberation Movement, and cultural representations of women during the latter half of the American twentieth century through a Bondian lens. It traces the evolutionary journey of the cinematic Bond Girl and assesses her cultural impact, revealing who she is and what she represents during the first eleven films in the James Bond franchise, a seventeen-year period described as the Golden Era of the Bond Girl, and beyond.

The Bond Girl is one of the most recognized and celebrated cultural icons of the last fifty years. First introduced in Ian Fleming�s novels and short stories, producers Albert �Cubby� Broccoli and Harry Saltzman breathed life into her cinematic manifestation beginning with Dr. No in 1962. Since then, the world has been fascinated by the Bond Girl. Although she has been lauded by some as a liberated woman and true feminist archetype, the Bond Girl has virtually escaped critical study . . . until now. Shaken and Stirred: The Feminism of James Bond analyzes the cinematic Bond Girl and argues that the character initially served as a different archetype: one that reinforced a traditional, feminine ideal that served as a powerful reactionary symbol against the gender equality movement that gained prominence in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Shaken and Stirred: The Feminism of James Bond provides a glimpse into �second wave� feminism, the Women�s Liberation Movement, and cultural representations of women during the latter half of the American twentieth century through a Bondian lens. It traces the evolutionary journey of the cinematic Bond Girl and assesses her cultural impact, revealing who she is and what she represents during the first eleven films in the James Bond franchise, a seventeen-year period described as the Golden Era of the Bond Girl, and beyond.

The Bond Girl is one of the most recognized and celebrated cultural icons of the last fifty years. First introduced in Ian Fleming�s novels and short stories, producers Albert �Cubby� Broccoli and Harry Saltzman breathed life into her cinematic manifestation beginning with Dr. No in 1962. Since then, the world has been fascinated by the Bond Girl. Although she has been lauded by some as a liberated woman and true feminist archetype, the Bond Girl has virtually escaped critical study . . . until now. Shaken and Stirred: The Feminism of James Bond analyzes the cinematic Bond Girl and argues that the character initially served as a different archetype: one that reinforced a traditional, feminine ideal that served as a powerful reactionary symbol against the gender equality movement that gained prominence in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. Shaken and Stirred: The Feminism of James Bond provides a glimpse into �second wave� feminism, the Women�s Liberation Movement, and cultural representations of women during the latter half of the American twentieth century through a Bondian lens. It traces the evolutionary journey of the cinematic Bond Girl and assesses her cultural impact, revealing who she is and what she represents during the first eleven films in the James Bond franchise, a seventeen-year period described as the Golden Era of the Bond Girl, and beyond.

Summary

Kuwait has come to the West’s consciousness because of its geographic importance. However, general knowledge is limited to Kuwait’s oil wealth and business activities. This collection of short stories offers the public a greater insight into the country’s complex culture from the unique perspective of a Kuwaiti woman. It includes such topics as feminism vs. religion; terrorism; and racial tension. The stories also reveal a different flavor of Kuwait which is not well known to others. It also reflects the literary talents of one of the country’s leading women writers. The introduction offers contextual information about the writer and her work. By way of the short story genre as a forum of public opinion in the Arab world, readers will better understand the issues outlined in the stories and the motifs that drive the author´s narrative.

List of Stories

Departure of the Sea; A World Without Eyes; Delusions; Escape; Resemblance; Waiting; Departure; Who Listens to My Voice?

Author’s Biography

Haifa Al Sanousi is Associate Professor of Arabic literature at Kuwait University. She is also an author and psycho-literary critic. She holds a Ph.D. in modern Arabic literature and literary criticism from the University of Glasgow, U.K. Al Sanousi is particularly interested in the application of literature and storytelling in psychoanalysis and medicine. She travels broadly to lead literary workshops and present academic papers. Al Sanousi has published extensively in literary criticism and is an author of several collections of short stories, novellas, children’s literature, and training manuals for literature and therapeutic healing workshops. More information is available at: http://razan.com.

Translator´s Biography

Dr. Anchi Hoh holds a Ph.D and an MA in Middle Eastern Studies (University of Manchester), an MA in Jewish Studies (Gratz College), a Certificate in Arab Studies (Kuwait University), an MLS from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a BA in Arabic Language and Literature from the National Chengchi University, Taipei, Taiwan. Dr. Hoh has published extensively on Middle East Studies. Her doctoral dissertation deals with the image of Arab women in contemporary Kuwaiti women’s short stories from the 70s to the present. Dr. Hoh is Editor of Journal of Middle East and Islamic Studies in Asia (JMEISA).

Personal experiences inspired the author to write this book, believing that it will make a difference in the lives of others, especially young ladies and women. It is the author’s prayer that this book will serve as a preventive measure in helping others not to make the same destructive mistakes. This book will also serve as a source of hope and a step to wholeness for those who did make the same mistakes and feel that their life is over.This book is intended to lead others back to the Lord whose life has been smothered by the dread of mistakes and poor choices. Most of all, this Second Chance’s purpose is to let others know that God loves them regardless of what they have done.

Personal experiences inspired the author to write this book, believing that it will make a difference in the lives of others, especially young ladies and women. It is the author’s prayer that this book will serve as a preventive measure in helping others not to make the same destructive mistakes. This book will also serve as a source of hope and a step to wholeness for those who did make the same mistakes and feel that their life is over.This book is intended to lead others back to the Lord whose life has been smothered by the dread of mistakes and poor choices. Most of all, this Second Chance’s purpose is to let others know that God loves them regardless of what they have done.

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Humanity is presently like a bird trying to fly with one wing. If the world is to have a flourishing future, both wings must fly together: men and women must function as full and equal partners in every arena of society. This book tells why this is necessary, how it can happen, and what needs to be done in concrete, practical ways that have already been tried and have worked.

“Marchiene lights a fire under the status quo, and issues a call to arms that can embrace the world. The questions are both deeply centering and practical.” (Dr. Inie Bijkerk, Psy.D. psychotherapist, retired adjunct professor in Women’s Studies, and co-author of When You’re Ready)

“More than an extremely practical guide, this book also exposes the cultural roots of women’s subordination, and envisions a society that empowers both women and men.” (Dr. Lilian Sigal, Ph.D. author, editor, and professor of English Literature; currently teaches Women in Religions and Society at Cabrini College in Radnor, PA. )

Humanity is presently like a bird trying to fly with one wing. If the world is to have a flourishing future, both wings must fly together: men and women must function as full and equal partners in every arena of society. This book tells why this is necessary, how it can happen, and what needs to be done in concrete, practical ways that have already been tried and have worked.

“Marchiene lights a fire under the status quo, and issues a call to arms that can embrace the world. The questions are both deeply centering and practical.” (Dr. Inie Bijkerk, Psy.D. psychotherapist, retired adjunct professor in Women’s Studies, and co-author of When You’re Ready)

“More than an extremely practical guide, this book also exposes the cultural roots of women’s subordination, and envisions a society that empowers both women and men.” (Dr. Lilian Sigal, Ph.D. author, editor, and professor of English Literature; currently teaches Women in Religions and Society at Cabrini College in Radnor, PA. )

“Invites us to respond to the biblical call to pray without ceasing. …To pray according to his Psalter is to be healed, is to bind up the brokenness of our lives.”

--MELANIE A. MAY

editor of Women and Church: The Challenge of Ecumenical Solidarity in an Age of Alienation.

“Rienstra’s book exceeds the promise of its subtitle. Through her sustained ‘re-praying’ of the biblical text, we meet God afresh, in ways that will give light to those who love the Psalms, and hope to those who doubt their relevance…The four-week cycle with different themes for each day of the week, the prayers and meditations from women of Christian antiquity, and classic hymns and prayers are rich resources, well integrated. I should like to pray through this book.”

--BRIAN WREN

author of What Language Shall I Borrow?

“An empowering book that may help women who have felt estranged from God and alienated by patriarchal approaches to Scripture to once again find comfort, peace, and vitality through daily devotional exercises.”

--LETHA DAWSON SCANZONI

coauthor of All We’re Meant to Be: Biblical Feminism for Today.

MARCHIENE VROON RIENSTRA has an M.Div. degree from Calvin Theological Seminary and has ministered to Presbyterian, Reformed, and Christian Reformed congregations. She currently devotes her time to writing, preaching, offering spiritual direction, and leading retreats.