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in Marie Claire
by
Paul Cruickshank, June 2008
Naive and searching for direction, a 24-year-old Maureen tells her unbelievable story of marrying a man later suspected of supporting terrorists involved in the deadly 2004 Madrid bombings. The young couple ventured from an enthusiastic immersion into Islamic views, to choosing to wear a burka, to tightening their circle of fundamentalist friends, to an increasingly zealous husband who suddenly went abroad to "help a friend." During her husband's trial Maureen steadfastly defends his innocence, is viewed with suspicion as a potential suicide bomber, fears imprisonment, and struggles to convince authorities that her intentions are pure. It's an interesting, worldly account of a young mother still finding herself.
Posted 4:50, 13 May 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Chris Connelly, June 2008
Connelly lavishes praise on Heidi Klum, whom he finds surprisingly sane while mesmerized by her beauty, warmth, and poise. The German supermodel conveys herself as open and genuine, describing her intense attraction to her husband Seal, their remote, romantic wedding, and the pressure of having three children in four years. Creative photographs capture Klum's healthy essence, with eccentric outfits including a stunning butterfly headpiece, Klum as a host and judge on her successful reality television show Project Runway, and a natural candid of a pigtailed Heidi holding two of her children.
Posted 4:22, 13 May 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Gretchen Voss, June 2008
Voss explores why sexual harassment complaints against female bosses have doubled since 1990, even though the total number of sexual harassment claims to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has declined. She examines the double standards at play in the workplace, the increasing number of women in charge, and the social stigma attached to a man who complains about sexual harassment. In detailing several examples of extremely abusive behavior of female bosses toward male employees, and the pressures against the victims as they tried to report it, Voss reveals a troubling trend that illuminates gender bias in our society.
Posted 3:54, 13 May 2008
This abstract was written by
Meghan Reid
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Dorothy Alfred Solomon, May 2008
This startlingly prescient article was written before the recent raid on a Fundamentalist Latter-Day Saints polygamist compound, but it provides an intriguing personal view on living in polygamy. Teressa Wall grew up the daughter of a second wife and rebelled against the subordinate lifestyle she was expected to live, going so far as to escape her forced marriage and taking her children with her. When Wall testified on her sister's behalf against former FLDS leader Warren Jeffs, her testimony helped put Jeffs in jail -- but now Wall is under attack from the well-funded FLDS church and may lose custody of her children. A well-written article that provides a wealth of history, context, and emotion.
Posted 2:50, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Sarah Erdreich
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Karen Springen, May 2008
"The pill" isn't just birth control; it also acts as a "lifestyle drug," treating symptoms such as PMS, bloating, acne, heavy bleeding, and cramping. With choices ranging from pills that give you only one period a year, once a quarter, or once a month, to pills simply shortening your period, women are able to find a contraceptive that suits their body and lifestyle. This informative health guide offers key facts including potential downsides of the different pills available -- helpful to any woman assessing her contraceptive options.
Posted 2:40, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Sarah Elizabeth Richards, May 2008
With her biological clock ticking, Richards shelled out the $13,000 to freeze her eggs, which lifted pressure off her mind and relationship. The 30-something New Yorker explains matter-of-factly the cumbersome process of freezing good eggs, the risk of in-vitro fertilization working after the eggs are thawed, and the relief that comes with reduced anxiety and rumination. Although she comes across as self-indulgent, the piece offers an interesting, detailed perspective on an important life choice for women.
Posted 12:05, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Ning Chao, May 2008
Silky, smooth, sleek hair seen in shampoo commercials can take hours of work -- but image experts spill the secrets to achieving full, radiant hair in less time. Industry professionals share their knowledge and the tools they use, recommend products, and offer tips for us non-models to get perfect volume, curls, and shine. The photographs of enviable, luscious locks of hair are the highlight, and Chao keeps things simple and practical.
Posted 11:37, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Abigail Hayworth, May 2008
Disturbing photographs of "long-neck women" accompany the shameful story of women forced to live as human tourist attractions with coils around their necks as part of the Kayan tribe in Thailand. Although circumstances force the women to smile and stay silent, a brave girl named Zember articulates their discomfort, discontent, and longing for freedom and modern life. Zember removed her coil in protest and others want to follow her lead, but pressure from the village is strong to maintain tradition out of desperation for money from tourism. This international report explains a difficult human problem that is much more complex than it appears on the surface.
Posted 11:23, 21 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Joanne Chen, May 2008
The diagnosis of the disfiguring disease lupus was devastating to a young Nicole Paxson, a girl growing up on the Florida coast. The autoimmune disease revealed itself in rashes and welts, and the steroid and chemotherapy treatments led to fat hands, thinning hair, and a very self-conscious adolescence. This beauty article elicits sympathy for lupus sufferers, and we cheer for Paxson's self-esteem discovery as she gains control of her looks, but the piece only briefly mentions Paxson's cosmetic invention and leaves us wondering how her innovative product line was developed and executed.
Posted 11:13, 18 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.
in Marie Claire
by
Laurie Sandell, May 2008
With heartfelt emotional honesty, Sandell reveals how at almost 30 she spent two years of her life emailing, talking on the telephone, and giving her heart to someone she never met. His self-deprecation and fear of intimacy was endearing, and while Sandell was afraid that their intense connection wouldn't translate to real life she also became motivated to keep the relationship virtual. She realized their relationship wasn't real after he betrayed her, and now looks back on the ordeal as a journey of self-discovery. It's a relatable story to women in their late 20s and early 30s, unfulfilled in their careers and seeking love.
Posted 10:07, 18 April 2008
This abstract was written by
Lynne Haase
and edited by Brijit.