"Stunning, revealing, provoking. . . . A powerful book, not only about women who murder, but also about how women have been perceived."--Vogue"[Jones] is a sardonic, savagely witty storyteller."--Walter Clemons, Newsweek"This provocative book . . . reminds us again that women are entitled to their rage." --Barbara Grizzuti Harrison, The New York Times Book Review"A classic and superb piece of work that can change social attitudes." --Adrienne Rich"An extraordinary feat . . . a groundbreaking book filled with originality on every page."--Susan Brownmiller"Ann Jones's classic book shows that female violence is nothing new and hardly rare, and the motivation behind it speaks volumes about the society in which it takes place."--Patty Jenkins, director of MonsterThis legendary bestseller exposes the truths and consequences of women on the edges of society--women driven to kill. From Lizzie Borden to Jean Harris to Aileen Wuornos, this riveting investigation will change the ways you think about crime and punishment. A new introduction by the author illuminates the conditions for women who kill--and are killed--now.Author of Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan, Ann Jones is a journalist and activist for women's rights around the globe. She is currently working on a book about women, war, and photography.