Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond by Blackie, Sharon

Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond

Unparalleled inspiration from fierce grandmothers, misunderstood witches, glamorous fairy godmothers, and hairy-chinned hags From early childhood, we...
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Author: Sharon Blackie
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Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond by Blackie, Sharon

Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond

$30.22

Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond

$30.22
Author: Sharon Blackie
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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.



Author: Sharon Blackie,Angharad Wynne
Publisher: New World Library
Published: 10/08/2024
Pages: 336
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781608689668


Review Citation(s):
Foreword 10/14/2024

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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