Wise Women
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Unparalleled inspiration from fierce grandmothers, misunderstood witches, glamorous fairy godmothers, and hairy-chinned hags From early childhood, we learn about the world and its possibilities through myths and fairy tales. The heroines, though, tend to be young princesses or fair maidens, and the evildoers older women: wicked...
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"A collection of stories from European myth and folklore that celebrate older women. Each story is accompanied by commentary that offers historical background, highlights important themes, and inspires women readers to live with purpose in the second half of life"--
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Unparalleled inspiration from fierce grandmothers, misunderstood witches, glamorous fairy godmothers, and hairy-chinned hags
From early childhood, we learn about the world and its possibilities through myths and fairy tales. The heroines, though, tend to be young princesses or fair maidens, and the evildoers older women: wicked witches or unforgiving matriarchs. Yet a wealth of lesser-known European stories feature mature wise women with personality and power. Compiling many years of research, Sharon Blackie has reclaimed these tales, presenting them in evocative prose that will resonate with women of all ages.
This dazzling array of not-to-be-messed-with older characters provides compelling role models for today's readers, who seek to redefine their relationship with aging. These women outwit monsters, test and mentor younger heroines, embody the cycles of the Earth, weave the world into being — and almost always have the last laugh. Each story is accompanied by background commentary that highlights important themes and reveals its insights into how we might live meaningfully and authentically in the second half of life.
Wise Women by Sharon Blackie and Angharad Wynne offers unparalleled insights and inspiration, celebrating the unmatched wisdom and vitality of mature women.
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ISBN: 9781608689675
Publisher: New World Library
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 October 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: New World Library
Audience: General / adult
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Weight: 0g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Sharon Blackie, PhD, is an award-winning author and psychologist. Her acclaimed books, lectures, and teaching programs are focused on reimagining women's stories and on the relevance of myths, fairy tales, and folk traditions to the personal, cultural, and environmental problems we face today. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and online faculty for Pacifica Graduate Institute, Sharon lives in Cumbria, England.
SharonBlackie.net
Angharad Wynne is an acclaimed storyteller, speaker, and expedition leader who lives in Wales.
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