Women Who Run With the Wolves

By Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes. This is a book every woman (and possibly some men) should read. I'll warn you now, this book is several hundred pages long and not for the feint of heart; once you start reading it you won't want to put it down. I suggest reading the stories at different times and at your own pace, the book is structured in a way that makes it possible to read it in this manner.

From Publishers WeeklyFolklore- Fairy tales and dream symbols are called on to help restore women's neglected intuitive and instinctive abilities in this earthy first book by a Jungian analyst. According to Estes, wolves and women share a psychic bond in their fierceness, grace and devotion to mate and community. This comparison defines the archetype of the Wild Woman, a female in touch with her primitive side and able to rely on gut feelings to make choices. The tales here, from various cultures, are not necessarily about wolves; instead, they illuminate fresh perspectives on relationships, self-image, even addiction. An African tale of twins who baffle a man represents the dual nature of woman; from the Middle East, a story about a threadbare but secretly magic carpet shows society's failure to look beyond appearances. Three brief, ribald stories advocate a playful, open sexuality; other examples suggest ways to deal with anger and jealousy. At times, Estes's commentary--in which she urges readers to draw upon and enjoy their Wild Woman aspects--is hyperbolic, but overall her widely researched study offers usable advice for modern women. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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