Wise Women
Sharon Blackie
Unparalleled inspiration from fierce grandmothers, misunderstood witches, glamorous fairy godmothers, and hairy-chinned hags
From early childhood, we learn about the world and its possibilities through myths and fairy tales. The heroines, though, tend to be young princesses or fair maidens, and the evildoers older women: wicked witches or unforgiving matriarchs. Yet a wealth of lesser-known European stories feature mature wise women with personality and power. Compiling many years of research, Sharon Blackie has reclaimed these tales, presenting them in evocative prose that will resonate with women of all ages.
This dazzling array of not-to-be-messed-with older characters provides compelling role models for today’s readers, who seek to redefine their relationship with aging. These women outwit monsters, test and mentor younger heroines, embody the cycles of the Earth, weave the world into being — and almost always have the last laugh. Each story is accompanied by background commentary that highlights important themes and reveals its insights into how we might live meaningfully and authentically in the second half of life.
Duration - 2h 56m.
Author - Sharon Blackie.
Narrator - Kristin Atherton.
Published Date - Thursday, 18 January 2024.
Copyright - © 2024 Sharon Blackie and Angharad Wynne ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Unparalleled inspiration from fierce grandmothers, misunderstood witches, glamorous fairy godmothers, and hairy-chinned hags From early childhood, we learn about the world and its possibilities through myths and fairy tales. The heroines, though, tend to be young princesses or fair maidens, and the evildoers older women: wicked witches or unforgiving matriarchs. Yet a wealth of lesser-known European stories feature mature wise women with personality and power. Compiling many years of research, Sharon Blackie has reclaimed these tales, presenting them in evocative prose that will resonate with women of all ages. This dazzling array of not-to-be-messed-with older characters provides compelling role models for today’s readers, who seek to redefine their relationship with aging. These women outwit monsters, test and mentor younger heroines, embody the cycles of the Earth, weave the world into being — and almost always have the last laugh. Each story is accompanied by background commentary that highlights important themes and reveals its insights into how we might live meaningfully and authentically in the second half of life. Duration - 2h 56m. Author - Sharon Blackie. Narrator - Kristin Atherton. Published Date - Thursday, 18 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Sharon Blackie and Angharad Wynne ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:20:13
Introduction
Duration:11:43:56
Part 1: Finding Ourselves Older
Duration:13:31:43
Part 2: Kissing the Witch
Duration:46:04:57
Part 3: Gifts for the Young
Duration:16:27:07
Part 3: Gifts for the Young continued
Duration:49:16:49
Part 4: The Earth Itself
Duration:14:28:59
Part 5: Don't Mess with Old Women
Duration:43:44:38
Part 6: Seeing Deeply
Duration:50:00:24
Part 7: Wisdom for the World
Duration:57:22:29
Part 8: Death and Rebirth
Duration:56:10:30
Afterword, Acknowledgments, About the Authors
Duration:02:29:43
Closing Credits
Duration:01:14:51