Women Who Run With the Wolves
Women Who Run With the Wolves
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1992
Book Brief
Beta608
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1992
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés explores the psychological and cultural underpinnings of women’s intuition and creativity through myths, fairy tales, and folklore, including "Bluebeard" and "La Loba." Estés, a Jungian psychoanalyst, uses these stories to delve into the wild woman archetype, aiming to reconnect women with their innermost, instinctual selves.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés is lauded for its rich storytelling, psychological depth, and celebration of the wild woman archetype. Readers appreciate its empowering messages and insights into female intuition. However, critiques point to a dense writing style and repetitive themes, which some find challenging. Overall, it’s a thought-provoking exploration of feminine strength. MLA.
Who Should Read Women Who Run With the Wolves?
A reader who would enjoy Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés is likely interested in Jungian psychology, feminine spirituality, and mythic storytelling. Comparable books include Joseph Campbell’s The Hero with a Thousand Faces and Marion Woodman’s Leaving My Father’s House.
608
Book • Nonfiction
1990s
1992
Adult
18+ years
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