- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Rider & Co; New edition edition (3 Jun 1993)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0712657479
- ISBN-13: 978-0712657471
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 15 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 80,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book offers a life-enhancing way to make contact with our deep feminine instincts: the wild woman within --Irish Times
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All women should read this. In fact, mothers should pass the knowledge contained in these pages down to their daughters as they turn 16. It's insightful and inspirational and gets you back in touch with your authentic self
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109 of 111 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is simply one of the most important and helpful books I've read. So many women today are struggling with depression, stress, or a sense of simply being unfulfilled. I know, I'm one. More and more we turn to destructive behaviours - maybe drinking, drugs, soul-destroying relationships or jobs .... or we try to be a 'good girl' at all costs. What is it that we're missing in our lives and in our hearts and souls? I looked and looked for a long time. Even modern psychology seemed to anger and depress me as so much of it is tainted with seemingly un-noticed and unchallengable patriarchy and prejudice. This book touched, thrilled and enlightened me. It doesn't patronise, it doesn't proscribe and it doesn't lump 'women' into a one-size-fits-all category as so many other Jungian based texts seem to do. It's just a starting point, of course, for reinventing and improving your life - both inner and outer life. The book won't do the work for you. But it may well present you with options, ideas and perspectives that hadn't struck you before. I'd recommend this book to all 'seekers' as well as to therapists, mothers, daughters and indeed fathers, boyfriends and husbands who want to break the cycle.
85 of 87 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
When I turned thirteen my mum gave me a copy of this book, telling me, "This is a book that no woman should be without." I was thrilled with having a "grown-up" book, and treasured it. It took me several years to understand it enough to read beyond the wonderful stories...but then one day I started reading and it all just clicked. I couldn't put it down and it has been my constant companion ever since.
This is a beautifully written book made up of many stories, some well-known and others less so, explanations of these stories and what they can teach us about ourselves and advice on how to implement these insights for the maximum feeling of freedom and happiness in our everyday life. This book has helped me through many times when I was in need of comfort and strength and will help me through more to come.
Whether reading the stories or the interpretations of them, it is like reading pure poetry. Clarissa Estes speaks with wisdom about things that she has obviously spent her life studying and learning.
One reviewer talked about this as being a book for man-haters. I have been reading it for well over 10 years now and I never ever got that impression. I don't see why glorifying the feminine has to equal hating the masculine. For me this book is about feeling more empowered in myself as a woman, and not anything to do with the putting down of men.
I have recommended it to many friends, as well as buying it for one (who loves it as much as I do), and I am planning on giving it to more friends soon. Give yourself a treat and buy it today, it's a purchase that will last you a lifetime.
This is a beautifully written book made up of many stories, some well-known and others less so, explanations of these stories and what they can teach us about ourselves and advice on how to implement these insights for the maximum feeling of freedom and happiness in our everyday life. This book has helped me through many times when I was in need of comfort and strength and will help me through more to come.
Whether reading the stories or the interpretations of them, it is like reading pure poetry. Clarissa Estes speaks with wisdom about things that she has obviously spent her life studying and learning.
One reviewer talked about this as being a book for man-haters. I have been reading it for well over 10 years now and I never ever got that impression. I don't see why glorifying the feminine has to equal hating the masculine. For me this book is about feeling more empowered in myself as a woman, and not anything to do with the putting down of men.
I have recommended it to many friends, as well as buying it for one (who loves it as much as I do), and I am planning on giving it to more friends soon. Give yourself a treat and buy it today, it's a purchase that will last you a lifetime.
86 of 89 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a truly beautiful work of truth that any woman can find comfort in - when i am feeling anxious i pick it up and i am put at ease and inspired to make my next move with a clearer head and heart. I have surpressed my intuition for a while now and have been suffering panic attacks and feelings of complete betrayel (to myself) and shame in the face of society's expectations for me to conform and ignore my female emotions. But this book has highlighted what i always knew: i am the only one that i should listen to. When i put it down i have a stronger heart and a quicker mind and i would recommend this book to any woman going through powerful and frightening change -this book will become your best reference for a fulfilling way forward.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
a beautiful book
The book is soo insightful and from now on I will be giving it out as a present to all women dear to me. Read more
Published 1 month ago by pepperstree
a treasure..
such an empowering book for women..i wish it had been given to me as a young woman as it fills in the gaps where my own experiences of my young adult life lacked.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by charlie
Not my cup of tea
But I suppose it might be ok for some people. I don't like her style. She writes with professional (psychiatric) and Jungian terms. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dulce Neves
Men should read too
Clarissa writes an amazing book on archetypes and the power of the women that is contained within themselves. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Aysa Astat
Excellent in every way
I wish I could give this book a thousand stars. I am almost finished and I must say that my perspective about myself and my life has shifted forever. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Helen Davies
Read it, read it now
Estes explores the realm of Jungian archetypes in myth and clears healing and growing pathways for women. Cannot recommend this book highly enough. Read more
Published 11 months ago by jacketi
Good Book!!
Bought to myself but I borrowed it to a friend and I ended up never reading it. My friend read it though and said it was very good!
Published 12 months ago by skarmda
Women who run with the wolves
I bought this on recommendation and thought that it might be one of those motivational books which tell women over a certain age that they have everything to live for when in fact,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by LadyHawk
women who run with the wolves
A fantastic mix of psychoanalysis,mythology and narratives that shapes the understanding of gender roles.Written with a passion and a flare for poetry... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Agnieszka
A lexicon for women of all ages
In my humble opinion one of the most profound books of all time. With the help her teachings and treasures Dr Estes allows us to unlock our feminine potential. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Aconite
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