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...this is a great addition to any library! Wonderful, rich stories woven by a true storyteller re: female archetypes. This is a book that creates true contemplation re: what the storyteller said, what symbolism is there, how does this apply in our culture and/or our lives directly. Every once in a while, the author suggests something that doesn't entirely resonate with me (so, I just let that part go), but overall quite pleased this was recommended to me!
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The book created a good spirit and overall content to reader; however I feel no interesting of reading the cycling to nowhere. This book should be more suitable for particular type of reader.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
I echo the sentiments in the other reviews about the many ways this book has value in our lives. This is a work of deep intellectual and spiritual importance not only for women, but for the rare men who seek to understand women in a deeply philosophical and conceptual way. This book occupied my nightstand for easy reference and then I foolishly loaned it never to see it again. It has been replaced and I missed it while it wasn't here. This is one of those books that one doesn't loan, but rather buys copies of for others. Ms. Estes has compiled an extraordinary collection of myths about female archetypes that, when seen though her eyes, all have bearing on our lives at different times and in myriad experiences that can become road/life maps and serve as models as well. A brilliant book by a brilliant author.Read full review
This is the absolute BEST book I have ever read in 40 years! It is my Bible, I have been reading it for 10 years now and constantly refer to it's pages for comfort in bad times and good. I frequently purchase this book to give away to women everywhere. THE author, Clarissa Pinkola Estes is an absolute marvel at storytelling, pyschology and simply explaining why we wonder, suffer, question, become angry, cry...why we love, hate, rage or enjoy. It is NOT dry text pyschology but a joyful compilation of wonderful, incredible stories about life and love. I have not gone anywhere in the last ten years without Clarissa or without acquiring a copy of this book. I recommend you read any work of Clarissa Pinkola ESTES in book form or on tape.
After 20 years in an abusive marriage at the age of 37 I, was given this book which helped me to change my life for the better, forever! Now at the age of 44, I also refer back to this book, which by the way is on the bed stand right next to my bed. I have also given it as a gift to many a young an old special women in my life in hopes of helping them to also make some changes or just to answer so many questions they may have about themselves or just life. This book is so well written and the stories are so real and fun to read over and over again, untill your able to tell some yourself to others. I took call it my "Womens Bible" Spiritual without all the religion....
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