Circle of Stones : Woman's Journey to Herself

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Summary: A must have for every woman!
Review: This book reads like poetry. It is deeply lyrical and has a flow to it like a dreamy, winding stream of music. It draws you in then goes inside of you, affecting your heart and ultimately your soul. There are moments of tears, moments of smiles and moments when you will say, "Ah, I understand that." You simply can't read this book and leave without being changed by it.

Rating:
Summary: A must have for every woman!
Review: This book reads like poetry. It is deeply lyrical and has a flow to it like a dreamy, winding stream of music. It draws you in then goes inside of you, affecting your heart and ultimately your soul. There are moments of tears, moments of smiles and moments when you will say, "Ah, I understand that." You simply can't read this book and leave without being changed by it.

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Summary: Moves you in a direction you didn't think existed.
Review: This book really put many of my feelings and ideas into perspective. It is a must for any woman who has ever suffered from depression. The first chapter was a little difficult as Judith Duerk builds the foundation for her Jungian philosophy of the lost archetype of the Great Mother. The following chapters flowed like honey through some pretty difficult concepts.
The philosophy of accepting "down time" and the lost art of slowing down to smell the flowers, is desribed and re- illuminated. A beacon of hope and understanding to any woman who wonders why they can't perform at 100% every day.
The supportive image of the woman's lodge where the Great Mother in all of us expresses herself, is comforting. The process where we individuate ourselves from the Great Mother really helped me accept both my masculine and feminine traits.
If you have ever put a career on hold, or struggled with the decision to choose betwenn a family and a career this book is for you.

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Summary: For every woman who has ever had the blues
Review: This book really put many of my feelings and ideas into perspective. It is a must for any woman who has ever suffered from depression. The first chapter was a little difficult as Judith Duerk builds the foundation for her Jungian philosophy of the lost archetype of the Great Mother. The following chapters flowed like honey through some pretty difficult concepts.
The philosophy of accepting "down time" and the lost art of slowing down to smell the flowers, is desribed and re- illuminated. A beacon of hope and understanding to any woman who wonders why they can't perform at 100% every day.
The supportive image of the woman's lodge where the Great Mother in all of us expresses herself, is comforting. The process where we individuate ourselves from the Great Mother really helped me accept both my masculine and feminine traits.
If you have ever put a career on hold, or struggled with the decision to choose betwenn a family and a career this book is for you.

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Summary: A journey from yourself into your...self!
Review: Upon reading the first page, I wept. "Circle of Stones," started me on a journey I have yet to complete. It's not a long book, but it is profound. It allows the reader to believe she is able to experience any feeling and neither be put down nor be 'punished' for living with these very real sensations. "Circle of Stones" is a book to be read many times, each page will mean something else yet again, depending on the mood, the need or 'where' the reader is at any given time. It is a book based on the experience(s)of the author and a women's group...Reading "Circle of Stones," I am just beginning to believe I too could be part of a group...this book has opened my 'self.' Today I would dare to think of joining a group of women and share my deepest feelings. Read "Circle of Stones" and begin your own journey...it'll be some trip!

Rating:
Summary: A journey from yourself into your...self!
Review: Upon reading the first page, I wept. "Circle of Stones," started me on a journey I have yet to complete. It's not a long book, but it is profound. It allows the reader to believe she is able to experience any feeling and neither be put down nor be 'punished' for living with these very real sensations. "Circle of Stones" is a book to be read many times, each page will mean something else yet again, depending on the mood, the need or 'where' the reader is at any given time. It is a book based on the experience(s)of the author and a women's group...Reading "Circle of Stones," I am just beginning to believe I too could be part of a group...this book has opened my 'self.' Today I would dare to think of joining a group of women and share my deepest feelings. Read "Circle of Stones" and begin your own journey...it'll be some trip!

Rating:
Summary: Moves you in a direction you didn't think existed.
Review: With a combination of dreams and real life experiences, the author takes you down a path that many of us have walked before but never could give a name to. I have read this book many times, and many times, I am still moved by an empathy to the imagery given that can only come from the feminine. To find someone else give a name and a place to the 'void', and in turn, show you the way out exists without a 12-step program and a help-group, is an amazing feeling. Though the book is geared for a woman's group, it is not necessary in the least to have one to enjoy it 100%.