The Radiant Coat

Myths & Stories about the Crossing Between Life and Death

De: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.

Narrado por: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.

As an analyst working with the dying, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés has developed seminal methods to help ease the fear that can accompany the dying process. On The Radiant Coat, this bestselling author shares myths and stories first told at the bedsides of the dying to comfort them and their loved ones. For other cultures, Dr. Estés teaches, death holds no terror. It is in fact characterized as an ally, a wise and caring figure, leading departed souls through the starry night into the next day. This application of storytelling as a precious medicine for the terminally ill has attracted worldwide attention to the work of Dr. Estés. Fusing stories with useful psychological analysis, she removes the cloak of fear that surrounds the dying process. The Radiant Coat is a uniquely helpful collection of teaching stories, offered to help all listeners who seek to understand death not as the end of life but as another beginning.
Additional contents: Death as a companion; consciously preparing for death; the four tasks in crossing between the worlds; dreams of the dying; medical intervention; the split archetype of the doctor as both life-bringer and escort through the doorway of death. Stories include: Godfather Death, The Water Glass, The Radiant Coat, and more.

Incredible story!

I have listened to this for years. I originally had the audio CDs from Sounds True. Super helpful when a loved one is dying. Also, perfect for dropping death awareness into your consciousness. By listening to Dr Estes you are in a way practicing the art of dying.

Inner life, passing time

I enjoy and love all
of Dr. CPE teaching and I am a repeat listener… only wish for more

I would like to recommend this to my 10 best friends!

For me this book had a slow start and I found myself wondering where it was going… But then later I got into its beautiful rhythm and by the end I was completely sorry it was over end it felt like a treasure. I will find more of her books. This one is my second book. The last one was the bedtime stories which I also dearly loved.

A difficult read, but worth it!

I chose this book as I wanted a book to help during a family member's hospice battle. It was very heart wrenching, but comforting words during my time of sorrow.

Clarissa never disappoints.

All of the material that Clarissa puts out is always thought provoking, soul touching and profound. She has something to accompany you on every journey of life and even death and dying. She is truly such a gift of our generation.