Joyce Wieland triumphed over what she called “obscene poverty” to achieve international celebrity as a painter, collagist, quiltmaker, and filmmaker, celebrated as Canada’s most important woman artist next to Emily Carr. Her art portrays striki...

While the super-rich are spending unprecedented millions on personal luxuries, they are also raising awareness and donating fortunes to solve global problems.

This book pays tribute to 14 women who donated millions of dollars to causes close to their hearts.