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The Gift of Story
- Narrated by: Clarissa Pinkola Estés
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Religion & Spirituality, Christianity
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Summary
A Wise Tale About What Is Enough from the Author of the Number-One Best Seller Women Who Run with the Wolves
There is a gift so simple that it requires no ribbons for wrapping yet which is so miraculous, it has the power to transform our lives. This is The Gift of Story, a tale of love and wisdom from Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, eminent psychoanalyst and author.
When an old woman flees to a hut in a lonely forest, begins Dr. Estés, she seeks safety from the savage war that has devastated her village. What sustains her is the greatest of all gifts: a story. One healing tale leads to another, creating stories that each speak eloquently to the question, "What is enough?"
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As Dr. Estés says, "Though none of us will live forever, our stories can. As long as one soul remains who can tell the story, the greater forces of love, mercy, generosity, and strength are continuously called into the world."
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- Yelly
- 03-02-22
essential ritual listening
life changing as always! I enjoy and imbibe Clarissa's work so much. it is an essential part of my weekly ritual ❣
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- Anonymous User
- 13-08-21
a teaching story as all are from this author.
I adore this story and the author. I first heard this story over 20 years ago and also women who run with the wolves. Both as good a story today as back then! so happy they have made it to audible.
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- Elizabeth
- 03-01-21
A heartwarming story
Very touching and beautifully crafted. Clarissa Pinkola Estes performs perfectly - you really feel like you are sitting right next to her.
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- Marianna
- 27-12-20
Wonderful
Beautifully written and read, talks to your heart. Thank you for your gift of story, the powerful survival tool of humanity
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- L. West
- 16-05-20
The most amazing story ever told
Absolutely incredible in every way. So rich and old and fresh and nourishing. It will live with you and you will never forget it
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- Diane
- 03-05-20
Thank you
I finished this at 11:11....🔥🙏 again humble and grateful for you and all that you share.
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- Jennifer
- 23-12-16
Wonderful stories and teaching.
I really enjoyed the stories in this book by Dr. Pinkola Estes. I enjoyed the violin music, it seemed to set a certain mood. There was nothing to dislike in this well paced audio book. I was looking for stories to tell Christmas Eve and I found them. : )
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- RCK NDR
- 21-05-16
Estees had enlighten my soul for many years.
lovely voice on a dynamic rhythm the story unfolds, grasp attention and keep alert mind and soul.
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-05-21
simply the best story teller of our time.
Clarissa Pinkola Estes answers the age old question, "What is enough? in a way that only she can tell it...straight from her heart.
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- Malcome
- 11-01-20
a must from the Keeper of Old Stories
epic, as always! she always delivers heartfelt meaning and healing! if nothing else, something to think/feel about for a time.