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Book, 1993
Current format, Book, 1993, First edition, Available .
Book, 1993
Current format, Book, 1993, First edition, Available . Offered in 0 more formats
In this enchanting book, Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, author of WOMEN WHO RUN WITH THE WOLVES shares several small stories that, like Matriochka dolls, fit inside one another. Taken together, they are a moving testament to the enduring legacy of stories and to the triumph of love over loss. Dr. Estes masterfully blends the bitter and the sweet, the dark and the light, despair and hope, into a wonderful gift that illuminates and strengthens, a gift that will be cherished by all who receive it. Discusses the importance of oral narrative and storytelling in building a sense of community, using a European version of the tale made famous in O. Henry's "Gift of the Magi" as an example A heartwarming story, perfect for the holidays, is beautifully rendered by the noted storyteller and Jungian analyst who brought readers Women Who Run with the Wolves. Original.
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