Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype

Within every woman, there is a wild and natural creature, a powerful force, filled with good instincts, passionate creativity, and ageless knowing. Her name is Wild Woman, but she is an endangered species. Though the gifts of wildish nature come to us at birth, society's attempt to "civilize" us into rigid roles has plundered this treasure and muff...show more

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Sanchi
Jan 07, 2024
10/10 stars
An excellent book to see inside ones own self. This is one of my favourite books of all time. I often refer back to it whenever I feel unsure of myself and surprisingly, it always has the answers. It beautifully strikes a realistic balance of society and self-awareness. A must read for women seeking more self awareness or for anyone who is going through a difficult time. What I particularly love is how the author never sounds preachy, but provoke...read more
Jessijones
Dec 16, 2023
10/10 stars
Took me a while to get through. But good.
r4a2i0n
Sep 26, 2023
9/10 stars
Incredibly inspiring, read this with my mom as a kid
chulaquiles
Jul 01, 2023
8/10 stars
The author shares 19 stories and her lengthy profound interpretations/analyzations of what those stories mean and symbolize. This book is meant to be read slowly, as she has put much thought into the various ways this can be received spiritually. This is an advanced read with cultural insight from various perspectives... but primarily from the perspective of the soul or the wild wombyn. For anyone feeling lost, oppressed, or simply yearning for c...read more
E Clou
May 10, 2023
4/10 stars
I read this because Emma Watson's (United Nations Women) feminist book club chose it for this month's selection. I love the book club, but I did not love this book. I could see how some women might find it valuable, but it just wasn't my jam.

It told some scary fairytales and then asserted that these were a feminist balm for your sexist wounds. But I don't actually think so. For example, "La Llorona" seems to be about not being evil just because ...read more

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