The Faithful Gardener

A Wise Tale about That Which Can Never Die

By: PhD Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.

Narrated by: PhD 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.

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!

Review

Very interesting story. Will recommend for anyone who loves stories from the holocaust. Thank you

Hope Never Dies

Heartbreaking stories of WWII and the barbarism of "progress." "New seed is faithful. it takes root in those places which are most empty.