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The Undomestic Goddess
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Not Up To Shopaholic Standards
  • Sure it's predictable- that doesn't mean its not fun (3.5 stars)
  • Great Beach Read
  • Fun, light, and good for a laugh!
  • Typical chick lit.
 The Undomestic Goddess
Sophie Kinsella
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ASIN: 0385338694
Release Date: 2006-04-25

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Workaholic attorney Samantha Sweeting has just done the unthinkable. She’s made a mistake so huge, it’ll wreck any chance of a partnership.

Going into utter meltdown, she walks out of her London office, gets on a train, and ends up in the middle of nowhere. Asking for directions at a big, beautiful house, she’s mistaken for an interviewee and finds herself being offered a job as housekeeper. Her employers have no idea they’ve hired a lawyer–and Samantha has no idea how to work the oven. She can’t sew on a button, bake a potato, or get the #@%# ironing board to open. How she takes a deep breath and begins to cope–and finds love–is a story as delicious as the bread she learns to bake.

But will her old life ever catch up with her? And if it does…will she want it back?

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Sophie Kinsella is a former financial journalist and the author of the bestselling novels Confessions of a Shopaholic, Shopaholic Takes Manhattan, Shopaholic Ties the Knot, Shopaholic & Sister and Can You Keep a Secret? She lives in England, where she is at work on her next book.


From the Hardcover edition.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Not Up To Shopaholic Standards.......2007-07-01

This book wasn't nearly as strong as what I've read from Kinsella in the Shopaholic series. I really enjoyed parts of it, but the indecision in the character of Samantha for the last fifty pages was just annoying. Read Shopaholic books before you pick up this one!

3 out of 5 stars Sure it's predictable- that doesn't mean its not fun (3.5 stars).......2007-06-30

The Undomestic Goddess is about a young brilliant overworked lawyer who makes a huge "mistake" (at least she thinks so) and is promptly fired from her job. She then ends up as the housekeeper for extremely rich clueless owners- even though she doesn't know how to use a vacuum let alone how to cook. Soon enough she gets the hang of things (with the help of the uber-hot gardener) and is loving her life as a housekeeper. So when her old high-paying job comes around calling what is an undomesticated goddess to do?

This book was a fun, fluffy predicatble romp that was midly engaging and kept me wanting to read it- if only for its laugh out load, over the top humor. While I could tell exactly what would happen before I was even halfway through the book, that didn't make this book any less funny or enjoyable. This was overall a silly, enjoyable book- with a sweet if ridiculous plot and message, and larger then life characters. If you want a beach read where you won't have to think then you might want to give it a try, though there wasn't anything ridiculously special about this book. If you're looking for something remotely deep skip it.

4 out of 5 stars Great Beach Read.......2007-05-30

Funny! Well-written, sincere, and silly all in one package. Love Ms. Kinsella's heroine, not just b/c I could relate to her dilemma on leaving the legal world, but entranced by her desire to leave her a "whole woman" upon resolution of the book. Light, yet warm and endearing. Wish there was a sequel!

4 out of 5 stars Fun, light, and good for a laugh!.......2007-05-24

I listened to the audio verision on XM Sonic Theater, and I couldn't stop laughing. It's typical chick lit, but it's fun for a laugh! The audio is great and captures personalities of the characters. Yes, it's predictable, but you'll enjoy the ride!

4 out of 5 stars Typical chick lit........2007-05-21

If I told you that this book is typical chick lit, you would know what I mean. Girl has struggle. Girl meets guy. Girl and guy are completely different. Girl's struggle is resolved. Girl realizes she can't live without guy. Girl gets guy.

Samantha Sweeting has worked her whole life to become a big shot lawyer. When she makes one mistake that costs a company millions of dollars, she panics and runs away. Looking for aspirin to cure her headache, she comes across a house whose owners accidentally think she has come to apply for a housekeeping job. Not knowing what to do, she applies for the job and gets it. The only problem is that she's an undomestic goddess. The gardener, Nate, notices that Samantha is struggling and offers to have his mother train her to cook and clean. Samantha and Nate fall for each other but when Samantha's old boss offers her her job back, she has to decide between the life she once knew or Nate.

If you're into typical chick lit, this is a good read. However, if you're looking for something different, I'd skip this one.
How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • What a feast!
  • Aims high, but misses the mark in many instances
  • Love, love, love this cookbook!
  • A must-have for the wanna-be domestic goddess!
  • Excellent book for those that are a little "baking challenged" like myself
 How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
Nigella Lawson
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While the title How to Be a Domestic Goddess may at first make a modern woman bristle, the book itself is just as likely to inspire the woman who brings home the bacon to start baking cakes. And what's wrong with that? "This isn't a dream," writes British cookery deity Nigella Lawson in her preface. "What's more, it isn't even a nightmare." Lawson--the author of How to Eat, food editor of British Vogue, and star of her own TV cooking show, Nigella Bites--has been suspected of upholding the woman-laboring-in-the-kitchen paradigm, but there are lots of hard-working women out there who derive great satisfaction from cooking, even after a long day at the office. For those women, Lawson, who looks more Elizabeth Hurley than Martha Stewart, is the perfect guide to the wondrous world of baking.

"You know, I'm not a cook-to-impress kind of girl," Lawson says midway through the book, but she must admit there are few things more rewarding than putting a warm homemade pie or fragrant cake on the table--especially after preparing a home-cooked meal. How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking makes just such a reward possible, in fact positively enticing, with its delicious selection of easy-to-make cakes, pies, cookies, breads, even jams, presented in Lawson's chatty, pleasantly glib manner. Turns out, you don't have be a Pierre Hermé to make to-die-for chocolate confections; nor do you have to spend hours "faffing around" with hot pans and jars to have jam at teatime. You just need to try baking once, then again, and next thing you know, you'll be turning out cookies and desserts every chance you get. Many of the recipes are hand-me-downs or adaptations from other sources, be it a favorite cookbook or a restaurant in some far-off region, but all are imbued with Lawson's wit and distinctive touch. Profiteroles, My Way are "monumentally impressively better" than the original, thanks to burnt-sugar custard and toffee sauce. Her Coffee and Walnut Splodge Cookies are "American-style cookies; in other words just dropped onto the baking sheet free-form," and so on.

A sophisticated female alter ego of British mop-top Jamie Oliver, and considerably more sly and comedic than most American gourmets, Nigella is sure to convince more than a few up-and-coming hostesses that baking is indeed women's work. --Rebecca Wright

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The trouble with much modern cooking is that the mood it induces in the cook is one of skin-of-the-teeth efficiency, all briskness and little pleasure. Sometimes that's the best we can manage, but at other times we don't want to feel stressed and overstretched, but like a domestic goddess, trailing nutmeggy fumes of baking pie in our languorous wake.... --from How to Be a Domestic Goddess

How to Be a Domestic Goddess is not about being a goddess, but about feeling like one. What this deliciously mouthwatering cookbook demonstrates is that it's not actually hard to bake a pan of muffins or a sponge layer cake, but the appreciation and satisfaction they bring are disproportionately high. Filled with over 220 gorgeously illustrated recipes, this book understands our anxieties, feeds our fantasies, and puts cakes, pies, pastries, preserves, puddings, breads, and cookies back in our own kitchens. The domestic goddess has to maintain her (or his) cool when faced with pastry, of course -- but with Nigella Lawson's guidance, even puff pastry can be pain-free.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a feast!.......2007-06-28

I bought this book in a hurry one day based solely on the title. I wasn't disappointed. This is the most fun I've ever had with a cookbook. I've tried more recipes out of this book than any other cookbook I've owned and after two years continue to turn to it. Nigella's writing is beyond unique - what a pleasure to read, let alone to cook. I've also given this book as gifts several times and have received so many comments on it after about what a great gift it was it continues to be in my "good gift ideas" stock pile. Worth the money!

4 out of 5 stars Aims high, but misses the mark in many instances.......2007-04-27

This book is beautifully presented and has some real winners, but it would have benefitted from more careful editing and testing. I'm glad I took the time to look up 'self-rising cake flour' as it seems many disappointed reviewers did not, with disastrous results. To make self-rising cake flour, simply add about 1 tsp of baking powder per 1 cup of cake flour -- if you substitute regular cake flour, much more common in the US than self-rising, your cakes will not rise properly. I do think that the editors might have anticipated this problem, and made a small note in the US version of the book to help novice bakers. I've had great success with the Victoria Sponge and it's variations, particularly the butterscotch cake -- delicious!! I also liked the onion pie that another reviewer found underwhelming, but was frustrated at the consistency of the crust -- I followed the recipe carefully, but the crust was still impossibly soft -- I had to scoop it onto the onions, cobbler-fashion, rather than patting it out and draping it, as instructed. I also recommend increasing the thyme and using sweet yellow onions, as red onions have a bit of a grayish cast after prolonged cooking. Serve with a green salad for a very nice lunch indeed! Today I made the 'burnt butter brown sugar cupcakes' and found that the recipe makes only 9 cupcakes, rather than the dozen promised, and I had to scrape every last bit of batter to get those! Since this is for my youngest child's 1st birthday, I'm a little disappointed that there won't be 1 for each month of his life, but if the aroma and appearance are any indication, these will be delicious! To be fair, they did rise quite a bit and I suppose I could have eeked out a dozen smaller cupcakes, but next time I'll increase the recipe by half. I can't recommend this for novice or timid bakers, nor for blind followers -- be sure to read through the recipe and compare mentally with your knowledge and experience before beginning.

5 out of 5 stars Love, love, love this cookbook!.......2007-04-10

I received this book as a gift a few years ago and can honestly that I have tried at least 75% of the recipes. I was always intimidated by baking (after numerous basic cake and cookie disasters) and before this book, would never have attempted recipes that appear so challenging. Nigella is a wonderful writer who takes the intimidation factor out completely by using a down-to-earth tone. It feels like you are baking alongside an irreverant, sassy girlfriend!

5 out of 5 stars A must-have for the wanna-be domestic goddess!.......2007-01-31

I bought this book about six months ago, and I find myself turning to it more often than any other cookbook in my vast collection! My favorite recipe in the entire book has to be the Cheese Onion Potato Pie recipe; by modifying it ever so slightly (baking it as a single standard-size pie rather than as individual pies) it becomes even easier, and by adding a baked ham and a fruit salad, you simply could not ask for a better brunch dish. The Steamed Syrup Sponge sounded like the culinary equivalent of a kamikaze mission, but I was so intrigued by it I simply had to attempt it. I was very happy I did; like many recipes in the book (ie, the divine Chocolate-Cherry Cupcakes), it sounds intimidating yet turned out to be incredibly easy to make.

I think my favorite aspect of the book is how it's filled with recipes that one need not be a professional chef to attempt. The recipes are at once comfortingly familiar so as not to be intimidating and intriguingly exotic which makes one feel inordinately competent when they turn out well, with many of them falling under the 'why-didn't-I-think-of-that?' category (ie, the dangerously wonderful Vanilla Fudge). Give this book a whirl; you won't be disappointed!

5 out of 5 stars Excellent book for those that are a little "baking challenged" like myself.......2006-06-16

A passionate home cook that has been honing her cooking skills for the last 25 years, concentrating on Italian cooking for the last 10 years, writes this review. My favorite cookbooks are "The Professional Chef" by the Culinary Institute and "Culinary Artistry". With more than 500 cookbooks in my collection I am usually disappointed in my recent cookbook acquisitions. However, I feel that this book is a wonderful addition to any cookbook library.

The book is subdivided as follows:
1. Cakes
2. Cookies, Scones and Muffins
3. Pies
4. Desserts
5. Chocolate
6. Children
7. Christmas
8. Bread and Yeast
9. The Domestic Goddess's Pantry

I am one of those crazy people that cook to relax, but I am much better cook than baker. That being said, the recipes in this book seem to be fool proof. Every recipe that I have tried from this book has turned out perfectly every time. I cannot say the same thing for other baking endeavors in my past.

The recipe for Ricciarelli (Sienese macaroons) is absolutely amazing. Wow, are these cookies good and fairly easy to make. If you are looking for a couple of "knock their socks off" kind of recipes try the Molten Chocolate Babycakes, and the Irish Blue Cheese crackers. Both these recipes are simple yet very impressive.

I think that part of the reason I love Nigella is that Nigella and I both love Italy. Italian cooking heavily influenced this book, and that is a wonderful thing in my opinion. If you love to cook, but aren't as good a baker, give this book a try. I feel like such an accomplished baker when I use Nigella's recipes. This book gave me the confidence to try the more involved bakery products in "The Professional Chef" which turned out better than expected. In my opinion baking is much more a scientific process of chemical reactions. But, with a little more practice everyone's baking can improve. This book is a great place to start.
History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed.
  • Very Interesting
  • History as Science Fiction
  • Provocative, appealing and controversial
  • pharaohs lived in the 3rd century AD
 History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
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ASIN: 2913621058

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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5 out of 5 stars Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

5 out of 5 stars Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

4 out of 5 stars History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

5 out of 5 stars Provocative, appealing and controversial.......2006-08-02

Fomenko has succeeded to convincingly demonstrate the misconception about what "history" factually is... It is fiction and -like we can read and judge for ourselves- no science. It indeed is "make belief" only. I "discovered" Fomenko while studying the "old" history of Al Andaluz, Spain. Having found too many contradictions in available data, having seen too many forgeries as to pretend the importance of christianity for its decline, I ventured out to find Fomenko, who convinced me that we know little if anything for sure of the epoch before the XI-century. However, the integration of the Arabic-Islamic cultural history into the heavily distorted Western fails... There are some attempts to fit "the budding new religion" (Islam) into Fomenko's scheme, but they are too weak to be taken seriously and too often focussing on Turkey as the region where things started to influence the West, which is untrue at all.
Islam certainly was no "new religion" in the X-century. That the highly cultivated Al Andaluz ruler Mohammed-I could have been "mirrored" down in time into some myth about the "illiterate" founder of Islam itself is highly speculative. Nevertheless, Fomenko convinces me about the processes that were involved in forging a christian history. Intriguing and controversial as his books are, I recommend them as to rethink our current position in time and space and simply verify what was claimed. It is a "good" book, but not for bedtime reading... Mundus vult decipi, the world wants to be cheated. Fomenko's readers will understand why.

5 out of 5 stars pharaohs lived in the 3rd century AD.......2006-02-16

Traces of white wine were found in Tutankhamen's tomb however there were no record of white wine in Egypt until the 3rd century AD, 1600 years after the young pharaoh died according to the traditional chronology. http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg18925395.400
It can be interpreted as a contribution towards New Chronology theory that pharaohs lived in the 3rd century AD.
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Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • sacred circle tarot
  • A Tarot Rooted In Tradition
  • GREAT
  • Pretty, but not very Celtic
  • great deck, bad book
 Sacred Circle Tarot: A Celtic Pagan Journey
Anna Franklin
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
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Binding: Cards

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ASIN: 156718457X

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars sacred circle tarot.......2007-06-13

i love it, it has a great feel to it. the pictures are beautifuly done. the people who published these sets thought of everything for anyone who is a beginer.. ( i am not) but this is a great first set to have if you were to just be starting out..

4 out of 5 stars A Tarot Rooted In Tradition.......2007-02-06

I have had my Sacred Circle set since this past mid-October, and am still wondering if I know it well enough to review it! It is a complex deck, and a beautiful one. The cohesive details that enrich each card, the border symbols, the associated herbs, etc. are enchanting and add to the magic of each card. As a Celtic Pagan of Celtic ancestry, I can't help but feel touched by ancestral bonds each time I am using this deck, reminded of a past that lives still in both people and places. So why then, am I still feeling a touch uncomfortable with a deck that seems "right down my alley" as the old saying goes? Perhaps I am so conditioned by having learned Tarot on the RWS deck, with it's Christian influences, that I can't quite totally embrace SC yet. Perhaps it is not that at all, but the difference in a deck that is not all drawn art. I do know I wish the pip cards were either not abstract or had no "key words" on them. Beginners like this sort of thing, but eventually one finds it limiting. One reviewer said he "enhanced" the deck by going over all those reminders with a black marker... I still haven't ruled that out! Also, the cards are large, and not comfortable for use in my hands, but that is a minor quibble and in fact, I'd rather be able to see the details so well. I totally agree with another reviewer here who wrote of the wonderul earth connection this deck inspires. Overall, I have to say I love more of it than I dislike, and would not hesitate to recommend it, but for those I feel it would be right for.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT.......2006-01-13

A fascinating journey, rich of magickal details and deep messages.
The deck works a terrific connection to your inner self.

One of the best decks I own.

blessings
CofS

2 out of 5 stars Pretty, but not very Celtic.......2005-12-07

I was sucked into buying this deck due to the images. As I looked at it, I found it to be less Celtic than Wiccan. The "Lord" and "Lady" cards are just one example of their misinterpretations of Celtic lore. Courtney Davis' Celtic Tarot is far more accurate, allowing for the fact that tarot's an import into the system in the first place.

3 out of 5 stars great deck, bad book.......2005-03-30

I first saw this deck online at a tarot review website, and fell in love with the design and graphics. I was thrilled when I got it, and the graphics were everything I'd hoped for. It's beautiful, the mix of photography, digital art and colouring is well blended and I really love the historic landmarks they used.

However.

The book, quite frankly, sucks. While I appreciated the explanations of the revised Major Arcana, it's interpretations leave a great deal to be desired. Instead of the traditional idea that a card reversed is opposite in it's original meaning, here reversed is almost universally negative. Trust me, you do *not* want to get the 9 of swords reversed with this book! Instead of a normal 50/50 chance of a negative result, it's increased to something like a 75 % chance of a negative result. Ick. I dislike the stacking of the odds.

I still love the deck, but the book's been gathering dust for years.

Kiss My Tiara: How to Rule the World as a SmartMouth Goddess
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • This will book change the way you think forever
  • One Sassy, Funny Read!!
  • Bought it for my sister
  • I'm Blown Away!
  • Her OTHER book
 Kiss My Tiara: How to Rule the World as a SmartMouth Goddess
Susan Jane Gilman
Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0446675776

Book Description

Designed to help women ages 18-35 catch a life, not a husband, with chapters such as Nevermind a Penis, Well Take a Paycheck. Like The Rules, its based on wisdom the author received from her grandmotherexcept her grandmother was a feisty, gin-drinking feminist. The book covers the gamut of a womans worldrelationships, money, self-esteem, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the guilt of ordering french fries. Gilmans is a sage, insightful, and witty voice in a confusing time that will make women laugh while teaching them to feel entitled, confident, and empowered.

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Kiss My Tiara challenges The Rules and backlash books like In Defense of Modesty. Designed to help women 18-35 catch a life, not a husband, it's funny and politically irreverent, with chapters such as "Nevermind a Penis, We'll Take a Paycheck" and "How to Deal with Lunatics, Perverts and Right-wing Republicans." Like The Rules, it's based on wisdom the author received from her grandmother--except her grandmother was a feisty, gin-drinking feminist. Gilman is indignant at the mindlessness of aerobics classes, refuses to subscribe to the belief that thin thighs are more important than brains and chutzpah, and believes that if you have trouble asking for dessert you'll never be able to ask for a raise. Sprinkled with her grandmother's affirmative aphorisms ("If God didn't want us to play with ourselves, she would have made our arms shorter"), the book covers the gamut of a woman's world--relationships, money, self-esteem, sexual harassment in the workplace, and the guilt of ordering french fries. Gilman's is a sage, insightful, and witty voice in a confusing time that will make women laugh while teaching them to feel entitled, confident, and empowered.

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5 out of 5 stars This will book change the way you think forever.......2007-06-15

This book was not what I expected. Im 20 years old and I loved it. I recommend it to any girl/woman that wants to see things from a really different prospective. It will make you laugh and educate you at the same time. Trust me this book is good from beggining to end. I loved it. Talks about everything us girls go through. From work, to dating, to dealing with relatives, to beauty and health, and all about standing up for yourself.

4 out of 5 stars One Sassy, Funny Read!!.......2007-02-07

I received this book a few years back from a friend of mine as either a birthday gift or Christmas gift. Anyway, I read this book and found it to be very enjoyable, witty and fun! A must read for every young female out there that needs some humor! This book is a fast read. So kick back and enjoy.

5 out of 5 stars Bought it for my sister.......2007-01-10

One of my friends told me about this book. I bought it for my sister she loved it. It was a great read plus it had a lot of real life advice.

5 out of 5 stars I'm Blown Away!.......2006-11-28

This book is great! I'm still laughing! As a study in fast comebacks, witty returns and all-purpose broadsides to fire off during the teeth-gritting aggravations of so many social situations women endure as a side effect of life, this is ingenious! I don't think I've ever combined laughing this hard with learning so much of the "Yeah, that's true!!!-style" practical information! (Or used this many exclamation points in an Amazon review!) Short of nuclear weapons there's nothing more dangerous than a rapier wit. I wish I could be one of the assertive, fearless, never off-center types Susan Jane Gilman celebrates, but alas, I think it'd take more than a book---even a devastatingly funny and cut 'em off at the knees how-to manual like this one---to transform me...but maybe I'm learning!

And to those who've read this book and know what this means: "Suffer, baby!"

Ha, I love it!

5 out of 5 stars Her OTHER book.......2006-11-20

You HAVE to read her other book: Hypocrite in a White Pouffy Dress. So funny, and totally different from this one. Buy them both, it's well worth it!
The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (Little Book)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Best Little Book about Anything!
  • Fantastic book but the pages are not at all the same quality of the original
  • My husband reads it to my 2 year old - both love it!
  • A delightful book!
  • Great little book, especially for us "ABCD"s
 The Little Book of Hindu Deities: From the Goddess of Wealth to the Sacred Cow (Little Book)
Sanjay Patel
Manufacturer: Plume
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ASIN: 0452287758

Book Description

In The Little Book of Hindu Deities, Pixar animator Sanjay Patel brings to life Hinduism's most important gods and goddesses in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The stories of Hindu mythology cover everything from love and jealousy to petty grievances and epic battles, with characters ranging from monsters and demons to noble warriors and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant's head (his father cut it off!) and why Kali, the Goddess of Time, is known as “The Black One” (she's a bit goth).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Best Little Book about Anything!.......2007-05-12

Sanjay Patel's illustrations are so amusing. That's the only reason to purchase this books. It helps to play with imagination. Hindu Gods and Godesses are full of symbolism and Sanjay Patel is able to explain a lot of it through his text. Although, the descriptions of the deities can be a little corny, and it is a little iffy - if that's what you want your child's first impression of God. But it is a cute book overall.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic book but the pages are not at all the same quality of the original.......2007-04-10

i would rate this book a 4, almost perfect.
This illustrations in this book are unbelievably beautiful. I bought the original self published book that Sanjay Patel put out which was much smaller.
Here, he expands on it, with many many more pictures, pages, and expanded explanations (stories) of all the deities. I would give the book itself 5 stars, a must have!
My only problem with the book is the quality of the pages. :( It doesn't do his work justice. In the original book, "Little India', the pages were glossy and the colors leaped off the pages, like a coffe table art book or children's storybook.
In this version, the cover is glossy but the pages are matte and coarse, like a paperback novel. It really changes the look of the illustrations, they look muted.
In one way, it reinforces the idea that this is a 'story' book you are reading thru and not just about the pictures but... wow... what a loss, when I compare it to the original. I give it 3 stars for quality.
Unfortunently, I cut up the original when I was pregnant and framed them for my baby's nursery. I bought 2 of this one, to have one for reading and one for framing more prints. These are not the same quality although I'm sure any baby would still be thrilled to read it with mommy and daddy. :)
I hope he releases the other version again.

5 out of 5 stars My husband reads it to my 2 year old - both love it!.......2007-03-22

The visuals are captivating and engaging. There's a good dose of humour in there as well. My 2 year old loves to look at the pictures. My husband and I want to expose our children to all the different religious beliefs, mythologies and ideas we can. This is a great way to introduce the primary Hindu Deities to a house that hasn't had much exposure to them.

5 out of 5 stars A delightful book!.......2007-03-18

Here it is -- everything you wanted to know about the Hindu pantheon, wrapped up in a cute package!

5 out of 5 stars Great little book, especially for us "ABCD"s.......2007-03-13

Great book! I learned a lot about my own religion that I didn't even know.. i look forward to a series of books going into further detail of each of the dieties..
Mother God
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful book
  • MOTHER GOD
  • Fabulous Book on the Divine Feminine
  • A Warm, Inspirational Introduction to the Divine Feminine
  • You can't ask for more
 Mother God
Sylvia Browne
Manufacturer: Hay House
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1401903096

Book Description

Sylvia Browne, in her own indomitable style, again defies convention in this uniquely informative compilation of diligently researched facts and personal accounts about the premise of a female divinity—namely, the Mother God (also known as the feminine principle).
Spanning time from the earliest beginnings of humankind, when the time of the “Goddess” was at its peak, to the current era, with its myriad beliefs and religions, Sylvia takes us on a journey of discovery, where she discusses the suppression of the “Mother Goddess” by the male-dominated politics of modern-day religious dogma.
Using a combination of historical data and poignant and heartwarming stories revealing the power and miracles attributed to the Mother God, Sylvia leads us from the question of “Does She exist” to the logical, fact-based conclusion that She does . . . and then shows us how to call upon Her to help us in our everyday lives.

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5 out of 5 stars Wonderful book.......2007-04-12

I loved this book. We are Gnostic Christians and this was a very spiritual, revealing book. It expands your love for God and makes perfect sense. Sylvia Browne has opened my life up and given me a loving God in my life with no dogma and sin and all the other negatives some beliefs want you to have. He walks beside me and does not think I'm a "sinner" who needs to be "saved" or that I need to think less of myself in order to love Him. Mother God is equal with God but different. He's the intellectual side and she's the emotional side. Together they are one. It just enhances your feelings of love and protection and the belief in miracles. Thank you Sylvia!

5 out of 5 stars MOTHER GOD.......2007-03-14

I founhd it to be very profound and enlighting. I am a big fan of MS. BROWNS
and have yet read anything from her that has not helped me search for inner peace and soul searching. Can't wait for her next book.

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book on the Divine Feminine.......2007-03-08

One again, Sylvia has managed to write an absolutely wonderful book on the Divine Feminine entity that guides us all. And she does it not in scholarly or intellectual writing, but a quick and friendly manner that allows everyone to feel the glory, love and wonder that emanates from Her, if only we are willing to accept it. Because so very little is written on Mother God, her book, I am sure. is an instant classic on the subject. I am also pleased that Sylvia is finally getting the gumption to mention Mother God in her newer books, including the one on the Mystical Life of Jesus, which is another of her wonderful books on religion that I would highly recommend.

I personally like the fact that she interweaves herstorical and scholarly evidence of Mother Goddess together with her own personal experiences, client letters and interviews because it humanizes her work and makes it easier for the average person to understand and accept.

Her writing style is comfortable and it shows the peace, love and joy that she personally experiences in her own communications with Mother God. This is a truly blessed work

5 out of 5 stars A Warm, Inspirational Introduction to the Divine Feminine.......2006-11-30

"Why has every culture had the female principle except for the continents of North America and parts of South America? Is it because these were the main areas targeted by missionaries? Like the angels that have pervaded every culture, Mother God was also part of every civilization--until some religions like Christianity tried to suppress Her." - From the book

Prolific bestselling author Sylvia Browne tackles the subject of the Divine Feminine in her book Mother God: The Feminine Principle to Our Creator. Taking readers through literature, art, history, religious tradition, and sacred texts, Sylvia explains the many faces of Mother God and why She has likely been suppressed from Western culture (e.g. "history is written by the [male] conquerors").

Sylvia also shares insights about "Azna" (Browne's name for the Divine Feminine) provided by her spirit guide, Francine, as well as moving stories and miracles from fellow ministers, congregants, and readers--even skeptics. Apparently, belief in Mother God seems to have no bearing on the comfort, provision, and miracles delivered to supplicants, she writes.

In addition to historical facts, stories, and letters about Mother God, Sylvia also provides several prayers and meditations, in addition to answering oft-asked questions about the nature of evil and the role of Azna. For example, she answers questions about talking to Azna, why She seems to send flowers as confirmation of heard prayers, and why She is symbolized by a sword (something I've not heard of before.)

After reading Father God--which left much to be desired--I didn't expect too much from the book Mother God. However, I was very much surprised at the warmth conveyed by the stories as well as Ms. Browne's obvious love for the co-Creator. Although Sylvia and her ministers have researched Biblical, Gnostic, and literary texts, Mother God (and any book I've read by Sylvia) is NOT a scholarly work. If you're looking for original, scholarly work on the Divine Feminine, you'll have to read works by Elaine Pagels, Karen Armstrong, Bart D. Ehrman, and others.

I have a bit of a problem with how Sylvia anthropomorphizes the Divine by casting them in a perfect Father/perfect Mother role. She criticizes humanizing God (such as painting Father God as vengeful, capricious and jealous), but then projects all that is "good" onto them. Does the Divine really function as a "parent"? What makes one emotional state "good" and another "bad"--especially in terms of the Divine? Does God "rescue" individuals from accidents and death? If so, does this make He/She "good"? And what if a person gets ill and dies--does that mean God is indifferent or cruel? Sylvia acknowledges that Father and Mother are a "symbol" (page 3) and that the Divine "can't be divided" (page 5), but I suppose in a dualistic Universe, it's natural to project dualism on the Creator (except for bad behavior or "evil" actions, which Sylvia says God cannot do.)

There some misspellings in this book (prevaded instead of pervaded), as well as one gross error. On page 46, she writes:

"If your mind closes and you become a zealot, you are headed for occultism, which, as we all know, can lead to drinking Kool-Aid with Jim Jones."

The correct term is CULTISM. A cult--which seeks to control and isolate members--is entirely different from the OCCULT. The word "occult", a word sadly misaligned due to ignorance, merely means "Beyond the bounds of ordinary knowledge; mysterious". In many circles, the Divine Feminine would be considered "occultic" because it's existence has been "hidden" from public view for many years. (See my article The Occult, found on my site in the Articles section.)

Despite some of these questionable assertions and errors, Mother God is very nice introduction to the Divine Feminine, especially for Christians who are beginning to realize that there's a lot more to spirituality than the hellfire and brimstone self-righteousness fed to them by religious leaders.

4 out of 5 stars You can't ask for more.......2006-10-25

If you are looking for a book to help you understand the Mother God in your life, this is it. You could not ask for a book more insightful and with more questions answered. This is it. I no longer have any second thought on whether there is a female half of God. I've always known it, now I can validate it. Not just a woman's book, not the mushy-mushy sort guys, this book is of great value to anyone studying Gnosticism or wanting to know more about Mother God.
How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • hmmm
  • A very entertaining cookbook
  • I love Nigella....
  • B.B. (Buyer Beware)
  • buy the hardcover
 How to Be a Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
Nigella Lawson
Manufacturer: Hyperion
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0786886811

Book Description

Now in paperback, the cookbook in which Nigella Lawson shows us how to release the domestic goddess inside each of us

"The trouble with much modern cooking is not that the food it produces isn't good, but that the mood it induces in the cook is one of skin-of-the-teeth efficiency, all briskness and little pleasure. Sometimes that's the best we can manage, but at other times we don't want to feel like a postmodern, postfeminist, overstretched woman but, rather, like a domestic goddess, trailing nutmeggy fumes of baking pie in our languorous wake . . ."

How to Be a Domestic Goddess, filled with more than 220 lavishly illustrated recipes, makes cooking and baking as luxurious as it should be, with recipes for cakes, pies, pastries, and breads, and feeds our fantasies of making sumptuous treats at home.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars hmmm.......2007-03-26

I love this book but I just made the autumnal cake and it turned out really messed up I have reread the recipe quite a few times and now Im going to check the website because I know I didn't do anything wrong the coconut macaroons turned out awful as well. she should really have a warning with the corrections sent out or something

5 out of 5 stars A very entertaining cookbook.......2007-03-19

This book is full of great recipes but also is very entertaining. The author is very laid back and fun! She takes all the stress out of cooking.

3 out of 5 stars I love Nigella...........2007-03-02

And have used several of the recipes in the book without any problems. I am culinary school trained and find her recipes both creative and tasty. I think it is def worth a second try if you have had issues....

3 out of 5 stars B.B. (Buyer Beware).......2007-01-05

I love Nigella - and no, I am not a stalker! I love her cooking shows, which are fast-paced, fun and very well produced visually. I love her columns, though I always have to read them with considerable delay. I love her books (well at least How To Eat and the object of this review) because they are chock-full of great recipes and wit.

However, as other readers have pointed out, some of the recipes in this book give incorrect amounts for the ingredients, which often results in a big disaster. I have made the blueberry muffins and the orange chocolate cake and they turned out awful - the muffins were not sweet enough and had to be heavily smeared with jam; the cake was inedible, I had to throw it away.

However, I made the banana bread (with cocoa and chocolate chips for my 2.5-year-old twins), the Madeira cake, the spice cake in the Christmas chapter and the rocky road chocolates from the Children chapter, and they all turned out pretty good. I also tried out the white bread recipe shortly after buying the book when it came out, and it was a better recipe than average. Finally, I made the strawberry jam, which was very good too - and very easy. So it's not all bad.

In order to keep track of things, I have begun sticking post-it notes on the recipes that I try out with comments on what can be done to improve them (needs more sugar, never make this recipe again, good bread etc.). I know this can sound like a pain in the neck, but many of the recipes in Nigella's archive are the result of "tweaking" other recipes, changing quantities, adding ingredients, so I feel like I am keeping with the spirit of the book.

4 out of 5 stars buy the hardcover.......2006-12-01

I completely ignored the marketing for this book, not even the television program influenced me to pick it up. I only bought this book and the how to eat book with Feast because of a successful chocolate loaf recipe from her current television program. Domestic Goddess is a good book. I recommend it over Feast which uses a lot of recipes from her past books. I read a recommendation that a cookbook should have at least one good recipe that you like to make repeatedly for it to be a good purchase. I've made one of the easiest recipes in the book, coconut macaroons. It may not be the best recipe in the book but at least it got me started and sometimes it is hard to get me started.
The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Thought provoking
  • Quasi-science at best
  • Provocative thesis, interesting facts, readable style, sensible call for balance
  • Pleased and surprised
  • Why is there no zero stars option?
 The Alphabet Versus the Goddess: The Conflict Between Word and Image
Leonard Shlain
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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ASIN: 0140196013

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"Literacy has promoted the subjugation of women by men throughout all but the very recent history of the West," writes Leonard Shlain. "Misogyny and patriarchy rise and fall with the fortunes of the alphabetic written word."

That's a pretty audacious claim, one that The Alphabet Versus the Goddess provides extensive historical and cultural correlations to support. Shlain's thesis takes readers from the evolutionary steps that distinguish the human brain from that of the primates to the development of the Internet. The very act of learning written language, he argues, exercises the human brain's left hemisphere--the half that handles linear, abstract thought--and enforces its dominance over the right hemisphere, which thinks holistically and visually. If you accept the idea that linear abstraction is a masculine trait, and that holistic visualization is feminine, the rest of the theory falls into place. The flip side is that as visual orientation returns to prominence within society through film, television, and cyberspace, the status of women increases, soon to return to the equilibrium of the earliest human cultures. Shlain wisely presents this view of history as plausible rather than definite, but whether you agree with his wide-ranging speculations or not, he provides readers eager to "understand it all" with much to consider. --Ron Hogan

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Is it sheer coincidence that the European witch hunts quickly followed the invention of the printing press? In his groundbreaking work The Alphabet Versus the Goddess, Leonard Shlain proposes that the invention of writing, particularly alphabetic writing, rewired the human brain, causing profound cultural changes in history, religion, and gender relations. While the advent of literacy brought innumerable benefits to society, the switch to left-brain thinking upset the balance between men and women. The rise of male dominance led to a corresponding decline in goddess veneration and the status of women. Ending on a positive note, Shlain notes that the return of an image-oriented culture - through the media of photography, film, television, and the Internet - has brought about a sharp rise in the feminine values denigrated during the 5,000-year reign of patriarchy and literacy.

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5 out of 5 stars Thought provoking.......2007-04-09

At first it seems like an absurd idea, that the printing press could have had a bad effect on society and culture; it becomes completely engrossing and intriquing. If you can open your mind, this book isn't negative towards women at all, it is just the opposite. Very well researched.

1 out of 5 stars Quasi-science at best.......2007-02-13

This book is awful. It is full of speculations and just bad science. I am going to quote one egregious example. The comments in brackets [ ] are mine:

"Like the brain, the human eye also evolved opposite [really!] but complementary functions. Each human eye is a perfect mirror image of the other; yet within the each retina there resides two functionally different types of cells. With elegant symmetry, the contrasting functions of the rods and cones correspond to the division of tasks between the right and left brain [that is quite a comparison].
"Rods named for their cylindrical shape, are extremely light sensitive.
Distributed evenly throught the periphery of each retina, they see in dim light and appreciate [the rods have feelings??] the totality of the visual field, seeing images as gestalts. Rods share with the right brain the ability to perceive [the rods can think??] reality all-at-once [as opposed to what, a little bit at a time?].
Cones, in contrast congregate densely in a small spot in the central part of the retina...Cones have two attributes. They appreciate [there he goes again] color and intensify clarity [whatever that means]. Concentrating on one aspect of reality at a time, [huh?] cones view the visual field as if through a tunnel. [Actually cones and rods sense light together, at the same time, and your brain integrates and intreprets all that information into a perceived image. But the most fantastic statement is the last sentance of this quote:] Like rods, cones report to both hemispheres, but the left is metaphorically best suited to process their input. [That is such an absurd statement that Shlain gives a footnote, right on the same page, contradicting his non sequitor.]"

And so it goes on for page after page of drivel, I finally gave up after 6 chapters. A lot of reviewers find this book to be thought provoking. I think it is a sad state that our appreciation of science is so dim that people can actually find this nonsense to be of interest.

5 out of 5 stars Provocative thesis, interesting facts, readable style, sensible call for balance.......2007-01-23

The Alphabet Versus the Goddess is a valuable work. From the depths of the human brain to ancient religions to scientific advancement to modern times, Dr. Shlain has molded a fascinating thesis, bringing together much complex human behavior in a large-scale synthesis. If you are willing to open your mind to his numerous ideas, you may find yourself convinced that the rise of the alphabet and wide-spread literacy did indeed spark humans to an imbalance between the genders and the masculine/feminine values of society. If you are willing to understand what I believe he means to teach, you will see that this reoccurring problem in human history has a cure, and it is balance.

There are many facets of his claims and research that merit thought and attention. I personally was inspired to research further into brain characteristics and examine that aspect of the book. You may disagree with which values in the mind are masculine and feminine or even anything from certain historic dates to the discussion of the Bible, but whether or not every fact is unquestionably true is not the entire point. The ancient myths are gruesome at times, the periods of madness horrifying, the suppression of women dismaying, and the final message--hopeful. Dr. Shlain loves words, and it is apparent in his writing (which is readable and flowing), so clearly this work is not an attack on literacy; it is a new and unique examination of patterns throughout history.

5 out of 5 stars Pleased and surprised.......2007-01-23

I picked up this book after seeing numerous references to it on websites I was searching. As a writer and an avid reader since, well, forever, I opened this book fully prepared to completely disagree with everything it was going to present. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the author was well aware 1) the contradiction of using literary media to discuss a theory of historical social disruption based on literacy 2) that the evidence he was presenting to support his theory was highly subjective, though I must say compelling.

Rarely have I encountered such a well written work about a controversial idea. I found the writing provacative and the subject matter well handled. I have read other reviews saying this book tells the reader literacy is evil/bad..I am wondering if those reviews read the same book I did? It is clear from the first page that Mister Shlain loves reading and writing. He is aware of the power and magic of the written word and it is the historical reprecussions of that power that he is discussing. The notion of literacy as a tool of social upheaval is fascinating in and of itself even without the idea that the physiological effects of the act of reading and writing contributed to the demise of goddess worship.

As woman I was prepared to be disturbed by a "poor women" approach - but this book turned out to be bigger than that. Nothing I was reading felt trivialized or stereotyped.

I don't agree with every premise set forth in this book, and I don't think every example Mister Shlainuses 100% proves his theory, but this is a book about new, big and challenging ideas and it is well worth a read by anyone interested in seeing a different perspective!

1 out of 5 stars Why is there no zero stars option?.......2007-01-05

As a woman (who incidentally learned to read when I was two years old), I found this book to be apalling and insulting. What the book boils down to is that we'd be better off if we didn't read, but the evil patriarchy has imposed literacy on us so we need to know how to read, but reading is against the female nature so we're even worse off.

Please don't waste your time and money on this dreck.
Warming The Stone Child: Myths & Stories About Abandonment And The Unmothered Child
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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  • Insight into Emotional Hunger
  • Like spending the evening with a sage old friend
  • WARNING: The Legacy of UNFIT INCOMPETANT Mothers and Healing the Aftermath
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 Warming The Stone Child: Myths & Stories About Abandonment And The Unmothered Child
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Warming the Stone Child Clarissa Pinkola Estes

The Unmothered Child in World Myth and Story - The pain of abandonment, both literal and metaphorical, can cast a shadow on our entire experience. Warming the Stone Child investigates the abandoned-child archetype in world myths and cultures to find clues about the process of healing the unmothered child within us all. Using myths, fairy tales, and Jungian theory, Dr. Estés melds many sources into a brilliant examination of the orphan figure through the ages. Collapsing behavior and inferiority complexes are indications that a person may have suffered preadolescent abandonment. These people are also intuitive, adaptable, quickly attached, and courageous. Above all, the abandoned child spends a lifetime in search of the lost part of the self that was hidden away and now lies buried deep in the unconscious. Another classic session with the author of Women Who Run With the Wolves.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Excellent insight re: mothering at all times in life.......2007-03-21

Estes is such a capable interpreter of myth. She helps to identify the crises in the life of the unmothered and offers hope.

5 out of 5 stars Insight into Emotional Hunger.......2007-01-11

Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Ph.D. is the author of Women Who Run With the Wolves and is an award-winning poet. Her voice is mysterious and beautiful. In "Warming the Stone Child" she introduces myths to give insight into the psyche of adults who felt they were abandoned in some way during childhood.

This 2-CD set reveals the secrets from the English tale of the Stolen Woman Moon, the Inuit fable of the Stone Child, The Fisherman's Wife and the story of Little Red Riding Hood.

The CDs present the following topics:

The Light within the Unmothered Child
The Story of the Stolen Moon Mother
Fairy Tales and the World of the Psyche
Clarity from the Darkness of Life
The Story of Little Red Cap
The Perils of Adolescence
The Stone Child
An Orphan Psyche's Hunger
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At first haunting (imagine being told a fairy tale by an expert story teller) and then revealing, this CD set can bring healing and insight to obsessions, emotional hunger and depression. I was amazed at how fairy tales can explain childhood issues that haunt us as adults. Even if you only have an interest in the revelations in myths, fairy tales and Jungian analysis, this will intrigue you. I can also recommend this to anyone who is interested in comfort, nurturing and re-creating the inner mother.

In conclusion, I think unconditional love from a man or a woman can heal you if it is nurturing and true commitment love. What I think the heart longs for is safety in which to blossom. It can take time to heal, but if you find someone to truly love you, then you can be reborn and let the hurts of the past dissolve into the mist of memory.

To healing,

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5 out of 5 stars Like spending the evening with a sage old friend.......2007-01-05

After reading Women Who Run with the Wolves, and the Faithful Gardner, I looked forward to actually hearing Clarissa Pinkola Estes. This did not disappoint! As always the moral in her stories taught me important insights into why I do the things I do, which then enables me to work on changing them. Her books, and her audio-lessons, are an excellent choice for people who are looking to better themselves, to heal their souls and open their hearts. I strongly recommend it, and have given my copy as a gift.

5 out of 5 stars WARNING: The Legacy of UNFIT INCOMPETANT Mothers and Healing the Aftermath.......2006-05-13

Another reason why NOT to have children if you are not prepared to make someone else FIRST for the rest of your life!

All children need love in their most formative years. Mothers who do not nurture their children are committing an emotional heinous crime that impacts everyone else. Mothers do not have to be perfect. BUT ... they should MAKE THEIR CHILD(REN) THE TOP PRIORITY. A lost child contributes to a whole host of problems that others must deal with - destructive behavior, delinquency, negative patterns, addictions, mental health issues, etc. All society pays when a woman is a failure of a parent who refuses to acknowledge and improve her mothering skills.

If ever you wonder why there is a backlash against Single mothers through wife-initiated divorce or illegitimacy ... this is it. Women who raise children by negating the role of the father are especially at risk for neglecting and emotionally abandoning their offspring. Granted that some separations are necessary (domestic violence, desertion, repeated infidelity by a husband, mental illness, etc) ... single mothers who cause themselves this fate because they refused to work it out and stick to their vows out of boredom and lack of committment ...betray their child(ren). In a secular world that says it is ok for women to destroy their marriages with children involved and walk around like it is ok ... it is NOT ok. Bottom line ... emotional abandonment is CHILD ABUSE.

Mothers of sons should have the number one male in their life be their son(s)in a distinct way from the father. Mothers of daughters must be an example of positive mothering or else a "generational curse" of unfit motherhood just gets passed on to another generation.

2 out of 5 stars close, but not quite.......2005-10-17

I was looking for a book that had legends about orphans to which I might relate. This book only has 4 or 5 stories and I had already heard them in some form. I also thought there might be some therapeutic or life management benefit in listening to this book. However, the author merely lists the "gifts" (personality tendencies) and describes the emotions of abandoned children, but does little by way of giving ideas for healing oneself or dealing with the ongoing relationships between our relatives and others. The content and gentle delivery might be helpful to those still grieving or those still trying to put their feelings into words; but, it does little for listeners at the next level seeking solutions or strategies.

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