Unwanted Hair and Hirsutism: A Book for Women (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780985972417)

Alison Amoroso has been writing and editing women's health information for over twenty years. She contributed to the latest edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves and writes and edits articles about inspiring women and public policy. She cofounded and edited the original Teen Voices magazine, a groundbreaking popular and educational magazine by, for, and about teenage girls. Previously a sexual abuse therapist and child abuse social worker, Alison brings her training and experience to her writing and activism. She has served on the boards of many nonprofits that seek to enhance the quality of life for women and girls, ranging from labor, peace, and violence prevention to media and democracy. A collection of her work is housed at the Duke Special Collections Library. Alison holds a B.S. in psychology from Duke University and a M.Ed. from Harvard Graduate School of Education. She lives in Atlanta with her husband, daughter, and mastiff.