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Women Who Run with the Wolves

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estes
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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.

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

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Unforgettable! One of a kind! Amazing!

Narrated beautifully by the author. She has created a work so powerful, and unforgettable that 25 yrs after my first listen I am still spellbound. I have read the full book at least 5 times. I have listened to this shorter audio verson at least 10+ times. First at age 23, then at 30, then at 45. Each time I get deeper layers of insight, wisdom and empowerment. Not to mention sheer enjoyment. It enriches my appreciation of being both wild and feminine in their truest sense. It speaks to all women, of all backgrounds, ages, etc (I happen to be African-American). A book (in audio and print) I will always have to reread and/or rehear many, many more times. Thank you so much Dr. Estes. Thanks Audible as well for having it available in your selection.

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Amazing!

Thought provoking. Soul food. Time well spent. This book reintroduced me to myself. My authentic self thirst was quenched. Amazing!

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Best read of 2018

Breathtaking. Best read of 2018 thus far.This book truly spoke to me and was so wonderfully narrated. I recommend it to any woman but also to any man who wants a better understanding of their mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend or wife.

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a beautiful book, beautifully narrated.

I was not sure what to think of this book when I first started it but I am so glad I finished this book is narrated wonderfully and absolutely moving and I highly recommend it to anybody

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A beautiful audio journey

There are few authors I've come across that can narrate their story as beautifully and vividly as Clarissa. I was enchanted with every word, sound and story and have already told most females in my circle to listen to it if they haven't already.

It's a beautiful book that reminds me of reclaiming my innate power as a woman, through all the story archetypes.

Can you tell I highly recommend this? Going on a solo road-trip my femme friend? What are you waiting for? You need to listen to this!

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open yourself to the words

Would you listen to Women Who Run with the Wolves again? Why?

Yes, to remind myself of the points

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I really liked this. It made me think about things differently. If you don't go into it with an open mind, it might seem nonsense so take the time to just let it sink in instead of putting up a wall to block the message. It's basically about being true to yourself.

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Very insightful and inspiring!

I loved learning about how to focus and set myself free as a wild woman 💜

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A life changing book

get ur highlighter ready when u r reading the paperblack or get ur notebook ready to take valuable notes down when u r listening to audio version. Go over ur notes after u finished the book.

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Loved this book

listening to this book made me feel young and imaginative. like I was listening to a story about my life and how things happened and how to fix it. It was like listening to a Disney story without the cliches. the narrator was phenomenal and made it really interesting

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Get back in touch with yourself

Amazing book. Have heard it multiple times and every time I get something new out of it. Really helps me get back in touch with myself

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