Women Who Run with the Wolves

Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes

Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

First published three years ago before the print edition of Women Who Run with the Wolves made publishing history, this original audio edition quickly became an underground best seller. For it's insights into the inner lives of women, it established Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes as one of the most important voices of our time in the fields of Jungian psychology, myth, and women's mysteries.

Drawing from her work as a psychoanalyst and cantadora (keeper of old stories), Dr. Estes uses myths and folktales to illustrate how societies systematically strip away the feminine spirit. Through an exploration into the nature of the wild woman archetype, Dr. Estes helps listeners rediscover and free their own wild nature.

©2001 Sounds True (P)2001 Sounds True

Critic reviews

"Her widely researched study offers usable advice for modern women." ( Publishers Weekly)

A game changer for women

After years of stifled creativity and a somewhat tortured struggle with my desires, this book began to reawaken and strengthen the true voice of my soul. A must read for every woman, no matter her age.

inspiring

What a fantastically empowering book for women everywhere. She's an amazingly captivating storyteller and I wish she would have narrated the whole book instead of only a portion of it. I can listen to her voice for hours.

Wish to understand women? Well then read this!

As a man I had my reservation about this book and it's title. I was wrong to judge the book by it cover and the people who have claimed to have read it. Upon completing this book the level of insight to the female psyche was unparalleled. Any woman that struggles with creative flow and internal struggle should read this book. As for men, if you wish to understand your womans struggles in life and want to familiarize yourself on how you can be a positive and helpful mate I highly recommend us men read this book too. Do not let the fluently vibrant vocabulary detour you. Let if open your mind and increase your level vocabulary instead.

A return to true womanhood

This is a must read for every woman in the world. It opened my eyes to the true essence of womanhood and femininity. As women we are more than just mothers, wives or daughters. Each of us has her own creative potential that she needs to fulfill in her life. And this book is a beautiful reminder and guidance for that. The stories of women archetypes are presented beautifully. Absolutely wonderful narration.

I bought the hard back in 1993 & was thrilled

This was like a breath of fresh air after not reading my book in several years!

Wow

I have always heard my friends sing the praises of this book, but wow. This book is incredibly moving. I cried so much. It’s just so good.

Beautiful, Insightful!

Such beautiful stories, and such insightful lessons. A quick, easy, and pleasant listen. I will likely listen to this one again soon! Highly recommended for every woman (and the people who love them)!

Uplifting Validation

My first listening...an "awakening" and personal enlightenment.
My second time through...
my listening was to glean wisdom going forward in the life-sustaining validation of my 5 & 3 year old granddaughters.

Lovely, albeit condensed version

A condensed version of the full text, but beautifully presented by the author herself. Like an introductory class to the full text.

Profound Excellence in Enlightment

I have been so deeply transcended to my own spirit and it became so very clear who I am . I might be a mess forever but at least I know now why. Here's to Dr Clarissa for allowing me to accept the things I cannot change and accepting my journey with ease. xxx I surrender to that.