Conversations With the Goddesses

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Summary: A book for every woman
Review: Agapi Stassinopolous has written a wonderful book. It is both informative and inspiring. In my opinion, Conversations with the goddesses should be read by every woman on Earth- because almost everyone can benefit from it. Readers can view this book as either a self-help book or merely a book of greek myths... but the former is a much more exciting way to read it. Although I am only 15, this book has helped me change the way I view the world- and more importantly- myself. I suggest that no one younger than 15 read it, but Conversations would probably be perfect for a college student- or gosh, it's perfect for every woman! You can learn so much about... everything. I think it would be wise to read it slowly, so you can absorb it all, and try out the activities as you go along. But, if you're like me,once you start, you'll want to read the whole thing right away!

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Summary: WHAT..........................?!
Review: Although I've not read this book, I've caught Agapi's presentation on public TV. Cute, but has anyone heard of Edith Hamilton?

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Summary: reminds me alot of jean shinoda bolen's book...
Review: the author covered in this book the exact same goddesses jean shinoda bolen covered in her book goddesses in every woman. am i saying one is better than the other? no,i am not because they are different this book shows us how to communicate with these goddesses. bolen's book teaches us which goddess our personality is most like. i reccomend both these books very highly.

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Summary: reminds me alot of jean shinoda bolen's book...
Review: the author covered in this book the exact same goddesses jean shinoda bolen covered in her book goddesses in every woman. am i saying one is better than the other? no,i am not because they are different this book shows us how to communicate with these goddesses. bolen's book teaches us which goddess our personality is most like. i reccomend both these books very highly.

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Summary: CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GODDESSES
Review: This book is a rare combination of exquisite beauty, intellectual rigor and above all - fascinating practicality. The author is, of course, of Greek heritage. That and her classical education enlivened by a theater background is the energy source for her exciting book. Chapters on each of the principle Greek goddesses relate their personal myths - with narrative pace and wit, explain their archetypal significance for modern women, and offer practical steps for exploring and developing a relationship with those archetypes that live, in greater or lesser degree, in all women. The book is illustrated with great art, literary and psychological allusions, and charm. It will be enjoyed by women and the men who love them.

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Summary: A Pleasant Introduction to the Greek Goddessess
Review: This book is a real gem -- engagingly written, beautifully illustrated,practical and inspiring all at the same time. The author helps to connect ageless wisdom with the challenges, hopes and heartaches of modern-day women with wit, clarity and even humor! I bought one for myself plus a stack to give as gifts to girlfriends -- a sweet, attractive present appropriate for all kinds of occasions. Learning the vocabulary of the goddesses is a wonderful tool in coping with women's issues -- and discovering the font of wisdom and stength each of us carry within.

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Summary: WHAT..........................?!
Review: This is a profoundly moving and beautiful study of Greek goddess archetypes that I wish I had written! Like Ms. Stassinopoulos, I have been fascinated by Greek mythology from childhood. Although my scholastic background is in Russian language and literature, I have studied ancient Greek and minored in classical studies when I got my BA at Reed College, which features a rigorous year-long course on Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages that is mandatory for all freshmen. My lifelong desire to visit Greece was finally realized two years ago when my husband and I spent our tenth anniversary touring Athens and the Greek Islands.

I now work for the City of West Hollywood and continue to find seemingly infinite applications for goddess wisdom. In March of this year I based a well-received Women's History Month presentation upon Ms. Stassinopoulos' book. I adapted this talk for the American Biographical Institute/International Biographical Centre's 27th Millennium Congress on Arts and Communications in Washington, DC which was attended by delegates from 44 nations. The Women of Achievement panel was held on Independence Day (how apropos!) and the illuminating discussions of Artemis, Athena, and Hestia found in CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GODDESSES served to ground my scholastic and civic accomplishments. Women (and men) from all over the world responded with almost overwhelming enthusiasm to these timeless insights and Ms. Stassinopoulos can be assured that Hestia's torch is being carried into the new millennium by these global citizens. This was one of the peak experiences of my professional life and I am sure that CONVERSATIONS will be of similar benefit to many other readers.

As an activist I especially appreciated Ms. Stassinopoulis' many references to 19th- and 20th-century feminists. I found the illustrations and literary reflections to be an especially valuable feature of this wondrous book, which I cannot recommend highly enough and will give as a gift to all the important women in my own life.

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Summary: Goddess wisdom from a worthy bearer!
Review: This is a profoundly moving and beautiful study of Greek goddess archetypes that I wish I had written! Like Ms. Stassinopoulos, I have been fascinated by Greek mythology from childhood. Although my scholastic background is in Russian language and literature, I have studied ancient Greek and minored in classical studies when I got my BA at Reed College, which features a rigorous year-long course on Greece, Rome, and the Middle Ages that is mandatory for all freshmen. My lifelong desire to visit Greece was finally realized two years ago when my husband and I spent our tenth anniversary touring Athens and the Greek Islands.

I now work for the City of West Hollywood and continue to find seemingly infinite applications for goddess wisdom. In March of this year I based a well-received Women's History Month presentation upon Ms. Stassinopoulos' book. I adapted this talk for the American Biographical Institute/International Biographical Centre's 27th Millennium Congress on Arts and Communications in Washington, DC which was attended by delegates from 44 nations. The Women of Achievement panel was held on Independence Day (how apropos!) and the illuminating discussions of Artemis, Athena, and Hestia found in CONVERSATIONS WITH THE GODDESSES served to ground my scholastic and civic accomplishments. Women (and men) from all over the world responded with almost overwhelming enthusiasm to these timeless insights and Ms. Stassinopoulos can be assured that Hestia's torch is being carried into the new millennium by these global citizens. This was one of the peak experiences of my professional life and I am sure that CONVERSATIONS will be of similar benefit to many other readers.

As an activist I especially appreciated Ms. Stassinopoulis' many references to 19th- and 20th-century feminists. I found the illustrations and literary reflections to be an especially valuable feature of this wondrous book, which I cannot recommend highly enough and will give as a gift to all the important women in my own life.