Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Mature Women
Discover the Power of Crone Wisdom in this Wonderful Gift for Women
“Skip the midlife crisis and embrace the joys of aging with this “lighthearted manual on how to become a juicy and wise old woman”. —Isabelle Allende, recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
#1 Bestseller in Adulthood & Aging and Mysticism
In Crones Don't Whine, embrace the power of the crone years and unlock personal growth as you age gracefully. In other works like Goddesses in Everywoman and Goddesses in Older Women, bestselling author Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., inspired a generation of women to realize their potential and value. Hundreds of thousands of copies later, she still has a profound effect on the lives of women.
Discover the transformative power of embracing your crone years. Celebrated by renowned figures like Isabel Allende, Gloria Steinem, and Alice Walker, acclaimed author Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D. presents thirteen essential qualities to nurture personal growth during what could be your most empowering stage of life. Embrace the wisdom and vitality that await you and celebrate the divine feminine within.
Forget about getting old and start embracing the beauty of aging gracefully. Through thirteen lighthearted yet thought-provoking essays and practical exercises (plus a new introduction for this updated edition), Dr. Bolen invites you to listen to your inner wisdom, reinvent yourself, and savor the goodness life has to offer. Join the ranks of wise women who have embraced their crone years and realized their true potential. Your journey towards personal growth and self-discovery begins here.
Inside, you'll find:
- Thirteen essential qualities to cultivate personal growth during your crone years
- Thought-provoking essays and practical exercises
- A lighthearted yet profound exploration of the transformative phase of a woman's life
If you’re a fan of Dr. Bolen, or have liked books like Women Rowing North, Wild Mercy, or Goddesses Never Age, order a copy of Crones Don’t Whine!
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Book details
- Author
- Jean Shinoda Bolen
- Imprint
- TMA Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 149
- Formats
- Paperback
- Subjects
- Mind, Body, Spirit › New Thought
Mind, Body, Spirit › Occultism
Self-Help › Spiritual - Topics
- aging gracefully · crone wisdom · midlife and beyond · divine feminine · personal growth · spiritual healing · goddess spirituality
- ISBN-13
- 9781684814862
About the author
JEAN SHINODA BOLEN is a psychiatrist, Jungian analyst, and Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology who has authored over ten books with over a hundred foreign editions. Her book Goddesses in Everywoman sold over half a million copies.
Bolen is a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and has received the Institute for Health and Healing’s Pioneers in Art, Science, and the Soul of Healing Award, as well as the Demeter Award from the Association for the Study of Women and Mythology for lifetime achievement in women’s spirituality.
When she’s not writing, Bolen maintains a private practice and has been involved at the United Nations, work prompted by The Millionth Circle and the initiative it inspired. Her writing centers on women’s psychology and spirituality.
Jean lives in Mill Valley.