Artemis by Jean Shinoda M.D. Bolen, Hardcover, 9781573245913 | Buy online at The Nile
Departments
 Free Returns*

Artemis

The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman

Author: Jean Shinoda M.D. Bolen  

$47.27
Or pay later with
Check delivery options
Hardcover

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Description

The indomitable Jean Bolen gives meaning and purpose to women's lives through the retelling of important archetypal myths and her bestselling classic Goddesses in Everywoman has been widely read and soundly praised by women everywhere - from fictional characters like Bridget Jones to feminist icons like Gloria Steinem. Now comes a new book written in the same spirit and with the same vitality. In ARTEMIS Bolen delves deeply into the myth of Atalanta, the famous hunter and runner in ancient Greek mythology, a mortal woman who identified with Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt and Moon. Atalanta began life abandoned and left to die because she was born a girl. She faced the Calydon Boar and drew first blood; she was the runner who would demand to be beaten in a footrace by the man who could claim her as his bride. She exemplifies the indomitable spirit in competent, courageous girls and in the women they become - the one who refuses to give up on what she knows to be true for herself. This is grit, the passion and persistence to go the distance, to survive and to succeed. Bolen explores female psychology at every stage of a woman's life beginning in girlhood and offers insights for women to become more authentically themselves. Atalanta and Artemis are the means through which readers can navigate their own personal exploration. Retold in Marlo Thomas' bestselling Free to Be You and Me written more than forty years ago, Bolen's further exploration of the Artemis archetype will resonate with her readers and with fans of Joseph Campbell, Clarissa Pinkola Estes, James Hillman, among others. Plus Bolen's use of many real-life stories as well as mythological and fictional examples of young women who are similar to Atalanta including Princess Merida from the animated film Brave and Katniss from The Hunger Games which draw a new generation of readers.

Read more

Critic Reviews

“"Whether or not women know it, Artemis is the archetype or goddess who can inspire us to be activists in the world. In Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman , Jean Shinoda Bolen provides ancient and modern ways to be our authentic, courageous, and passionate selves. Jean herself is an Artemis." -- Gloria Steinem”

Artemis is emerging in the popular culture as a new source of strength, power and integrity. She is the protector of life, the activist who never gives up, the idealistic heroine who cannot be subdued. In this beautiful, inspiring book, Bolen shows how a woman can draw upon her courage and her passion to change the world. ?Isabel Allende, author of House of the Spirits and most recently, Ripper-- "Reviews" In the lineage of Joseph Campbell, Bolen weaves a powerful and vivid connection between ancient myth and our postmodern world. With her unique voice as a psychiatrist and her work inspired by her work in Jungian psychology, she gives us many models of perseverance in an age fought with challenges, especially for women and girls. Within these pages you'll find many images and stories that will lead you to the power of your own imagination. ?Justine Willis Toms, Cofounder, host New Dimensions Radio, author of Small Pleasures: Finding Grace in a Chaotic World-- "Reviews" Once again Jean Shinoda Bolen inspires us with her magical ability to connect our daily behaviors and realities with archetypal stories and patterns. Like Goddess in Every Woman, I couldn't stop reading Artemis. It left me with a much deeper understanding of what women face around the world, as well as food for thought to reflect upon the daily realities of female empowerment. I couldn't recommend it more. Zainab Salbi, founder of Women for Women International-- "Reviews" Whether or not women know it, Artemis is the archetype or goddess who can inspire us to be activists in the world. In Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, Jean Shinoda Bolen provides ancient and modern ways to be our authentic, courageous, and passionate selves. Jean herself is an Artemis. --Gloria Steinem-- "Reviews"

Read more

About the Author

Jean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., is an internationally known JungiaJean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., is an internationally known JungiaJean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., is an internationally known JungiaJean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., is an internationally known JungiaJean Shinoda Bolen, M.D., is an internationally known Jungian analyst, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Universitn analyst, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Universitn analyst, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Universitn analyst, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Universitn analyst, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Universit

Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Conari Press,u.s. | Conari Press,U.S.
Published
30th September 2014
Pages
272
ISBN
9781573245913

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.

$47.27
Or pay later with
Check delivery options