The Faithful Gardener

A Wise Tale about That Which Can Never Die

De: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.

Narrado por: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.

What in life is unconquerable? What survives no matter what? On The Faithful Gardener, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés mines the rich storytelling tradition of her own family to unearth a series of lyrical stories that illustrate how faith is the one immortal force in our lives.
What begins as a simple tale from the lips of a child becomes the greater saga of Uncle Zovár, a quiet refugee from the Nazi slave camps, and his refusal to let bitterness darken his devotion to the earth. The final story, told in the form of a vivid old country tale about that which can never die, holds an unforgettable lesson about sacrifice and spiritual regeneration.
Raised by a family of refugee immigrants who revered stories as healing instruments, Dr. Estés relates these ageless tales that were first told to nourish, repair, and strengthen—whatever is most needed and wanted. The Faithful Gardener captures the spirit of a long-ago time, while deeply expressing our common desire to know that grappling with sudden and unexpected twists of fate and challenging transitions—however painful—is never in vain.

Story of stories!

Can’t get much better than that! Pass the present in the future. The alchemy birth, growth, pain and age. Beautiful story of humanity. Always includes mysterious power of change. Clarissa Pinkola Estes it’s such a gift to the human heart. Another one of her beautiful gems. I so strongly suggest.

Unleashing the Power of Story to Process Life

I truly appreciated this audiobook because Dr. Clarissa emphasized the importance of our connections with ourselves, one another, and our shared history yet unique observations through storytelling. Her insights resonated with me and served as a valuable reminder to keep stories close at hand as a lifeline during times of constant change. This book encourages building resilience to help me navigate overwhelming moments in a more grounded way.

Phenomenally useful story telling

Not a thing did I dislike. Her voice was mesmerizing and soothing yet powerful in every way possible

Great read, very cerebral, and emotionally moving

This book is beautiful, short and very meaningful. The narration is unlike any other, a must read/listen

Beautifully written and read

Enjoyed this reading and the story behind stories… very colorful and charming! Will share that definition with others. Much sorrows for your loss of Uncle; and many trees to be planted with him in mind!