The Spirit of a Woman Stories to Empower and Inspire
by Laszlo-Gopadze, Terry; Moss, Nichola; Arrien, AngelesFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2010-06-15
Publisher(s): Santa Monica Press
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Summary
Combining storytelling and courageous honesty for those who seek spiritually optimistic guidance, this compilation of inspiring stories of female creativity and compassion demonstrates the art of storytelling at its best. Consisting of approximately two dozen nonfiction essaysby authors such as Rev. Lauren Artress, Christina Baldwin, Bobbi Gibb, Mama Donna Henes, Jyoti, Dr. Gladys McGarey, Suni Paz, Hagit Ra'anan, Sheri Ritchlin, and Janet Riehleach unique story is a celebration of courageous women living spiritual lives in the face of challenging circumstances. These authors go beyond the limits of their everyday existence to find that challenges are really just opportunities to reach into their souls and find meaning and new strength in life.
Author Biography
Terry László-Gopadze is a licensed marriage and family therapist. She lives in Del Mar, California. Angeles Arrien is an award-winning author, educator, and cultural anthropologist. She lives in San Francisco, California.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. 9 |
| Introduction | p. 15 |
| Connections | |
| A Storycatcher Is Born | p. 27 |
| No Apologies Necessary | p. 39 |
| Living Peace | p. 49 |
| Shaman in the Streets | p. 57 |
| Promising Daylilies | p. 69 |
| Creating My Destiny | |
| Telling the Bees | p. 83 |
| I Caught Sight of Angels | p. 93 |
| Shadows and Sunshine | p. 101 |
| Love Is Irrational | p. 113 |
| The Gift in the Challenge | |
| The Porch | p. 127 |
| Out of Sorrow | p. 133 |
| The Gift | p. 143 |
| Encounter | p. 151 |
| Riley: The Town I Almost Missed (Or, Sheri and Mr. Fields Go On a Vision Quest) | p. 157 |
| Changes and Choices | |
| Changes | p. 173 |
| Fear: A Path to Courage | p. 185 |
| Finding My Soul's Path | p. 195 |
| Sliding Glass Door | p. 205 |
| Divine Interventions | |
| Premonitions, Dreams, and Whispers | p. 217 |
| Sacred Guidance | p. 229 |
| Hula, Seriously | p. 237 |
| Beyond the Riots | p. 247 |
| Prayer in Action | p. 257 |
| About the Contributing Authors | p. 271 |
| Acknowledgments | p. 285 |
| About the Editor | p. 288 |
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