Father-and-daughter photographers Bill Brett and Kerry Brett compiled more than 125 black-and-white portraits of women with Boston ties for their book "Boston, Inspirational Women."
With words by Carol Beggy and a foreword by Karen Kaplan, the book documents women who are influential and inspirational in their city and beyond.
In honor of International Women's Day (March 8), we take a look at some of the women that make a difference in our own community.
Click through for select images from the book with excerpts written by Beggy.