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Women Who Run With The Wolves
Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman
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Using a combination of time-honoured stories and contemporary casework, Estes reveals that the 'wild woman' in us is innately healthy, passionate and wise.
Thoughtfully written and compelling in its arguments, Women Who Run With The Wolves gives readers a new sense of direction, a self confidence and purpose in their lives.
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Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés is a profound exploration of the spiritual and psychological aspects of the feminine psyche. Delving into myths, fairy tales, and folklore, Estés unveils the concept of the 'wild woman,' a representation of the instinctual and untamed feminine spirit that resides within every woman. As readers journey through the text, they encounter a series of stories and anecdotes that demonstrate how reconnecting with this 'wild woman' can lead to a life of vitality, creativity, and authenticity.
For centuries, society's male-oriented value systems have suppressed and trivialised women's emotions and instincts. Estés uses her background as a Jungian analyst and as a cantadora (keeper of old stories) to show how rediscovering the wild nature can heal and empower women. Her narrative blends age-old wisdom with contemporary case studies, offering a compelling argument for embracing the raw, natural, and intuitive parts of oneself.
As readers navigate through the book, they are invited to reflect on tales from various cultures that reveal the trials and triumphs of the feminine spirit. These stories serve as guides to understanding the inner processes of the mind and soul, helping women find self-confidence, purpose, and a renewed sense of direction.
Recommended by renowned feminist and activist Emma Watson for her book club 'Our Shared Shelf', Women Who Run With The Wolves has also garnered praise from literary icons. Maya Angelou emphatically stated, "Everyone who can read should read this book," underscoring its universal appeal and importance. Alice Walker lauded it as "a gift of profound insight, wisdom, and love. An oracle from one who knows."
Thoughtfully written and deeply resonant, Women Who Run With The Wolves is more than just a book; it is a roadmap back to the wild, instinctual self that has been ignored and suppressed for far too long. Whether you are seeking to uncover hidden layers of your own psyche or yearning to understand the universal condition of women throughout history, this timeless work offers invaluable guidance and inspiration.
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Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés is celebrated for its profound insights into the feminine psyche and encourages women to reconnect with their wild, instinctual nature. It is praised for its wisdom, inspirational content, and ability to restore a sense of vitality and authenticity.
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ISBN: 9781846041099
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 07 February 2008
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Rider & Co
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 126.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 375g
Pages: 560
About the Author
Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D., is an award-winning poet, senior Jungian psychoanalyst, and a cantadora (keeper of the old stories of the Latina tradition). She has been in private practice for twenty-eight years and is former executive director of the C.G. Jung Centre for Research and Education in the United States. Dr Estes founded and directs la Sociedad de Guadalupe, a human rights educational organisation that broadcasts, via audio, throughout the world.
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