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Woman Who Glows in the Dark : A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health by Elena Avila, Joy Parker and Clarissa Pinkola Estes (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Woman Who Glows in the Dark : A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health, Paperback by Avila, Elena; Parker, Joy; Parker, Alila, ISBN 1585420220, ISBN-13 9781585420223, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Explores traditional Mexican healing arts while offering insights into the soul-diminishing forces of modern society and suggestions for coping strategies for balancing one's life.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-101585420220
ISBN-139781585420223
eBay Product ID (ePID)1669959
Product Key Features
Book TitleWoman Who Glows in the Dark : A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health
Number of Pages352 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicAlternative Therapies, Healing / General, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Women's Health
FeaturesReprint
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Health & Fitness, Medical
AuthorElena Avila, Joy Parker, Clarissa Pinkola Estes
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight13.4 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-036475
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal615.8/52
Grade ToUP
Edition DescriptionReprint
Table Of ContentWoman Who Glows in the Dark Introduction In the Beginning Chapter 1. Curanderismo: Health Care for the Body and Soul Chapter 2. Doctora Corazón: The Training of a Curandera Chapter 3. Tools and Ceremonies of a Curandera Chapter 4. The Weeping Soul Chapter 5. The Twisted Heart Chapter 6. Apprenticeship: Student Teacher, Teacher Student 7. The Gods That Refused to Die: The Future of the Medicine of the People Index
Synopsis"An autobiographical account of how a psychiatric nurse specialist became a folk medicine healer; this also explains the origins and practice of one of the oldest forms of medicine in the New World."-- Kirkus ., "An autobiographical account of how a psychiatric nurse specialist became a folk medicine healer; this also explains the origins and practice of one of the oldest forms of medicine in the New World."-- Kirkus Praise for WOMAN WHO GLOWS IN THE DARK "This is a book that we've been awaiting for years--one that unites the best medicine from the ancient past with the deepest needs of the contemporary heart and soul."--Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Ph.D., author of Women Who Run with the Wolves , The Gift of Story , and Faithful Gardener "Elena Avila's book is a combination manual, memoir, and healing chant. I'm so glad these stories and secrets - which have been known orally by our culture for ages - are finally down on paper." --Julia Alvarez, author of How the García Girls Lost Their Accents "Avila shatters myths about curanderismo and reminds us that it's just as important today as it was centuries ago."-- The Austin Chronicle "In this age of impersonal and technologic health care, Elena Avila's book gives the reader permission to rely on what has all too often been forgotten. Her message--that healing cannot occur without the heart, instincts, wisdom, and compassion of the healer--is given with grace and simplicity."--Barbara Dossey, R.N., M.S., HNC, FAAN, Director, Holistic Nursing Associates "Truthful, often painful, always riveting, WOMAN WHO GLOWS IN THE DARK reveals how the practices of curanderismo can heal the soul sickness not addressed by Western medicine."--Rudolfo Anaya, author of Bless Me, Ultima "Grounded in the earth, at home in both modern and indigenous medicine, Elena Avila is a true emissary of healing, casting a brilliant glow into the dark of all medicine that denies the soul. As a human, I cherish Elena's light. As a psychiatrist, I welcome her insight."--Judith Orloff, M.D., author of Second Sight and The Genius of Empathy "Avila is entertaining and often humorous...Without climbing on a soapbox, [her] narrative demonstrates what's missing from most American medical practices, and how many patients could be helped so much more than they are now."-- Kirkus Reviews
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- Feb 04, 2019
A curandera reveals traditional Aztec secrets
The title of this book intruged me right away. I was excited to read it and hopefully gain greater knowledge on Aztec Traditions, since I am a descendant of aztec/Purepecha Tribes. As i read on i began to feel more and more desappointment, I did not gain the knowledge from the traditional Aztec "secrets" that she claimed to reveal on the title. The book was mostly based on her lifexperiences as a medical Nurse turned into a Curandera.. Its well written and would be great for begginners who are unfamiliar with Curanderismo. It has great definitions on terms like "empache, mal aire" ect. I would give it a second read to be fair. I was hopeing the book would dive deeper into Esoteric Teachings in hopes of better understanding the Gift of magic and divination our ancestors left us behind in our bloodlineVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 08, 2019
Good
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
