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Summary: A very interesting take on a cultural taboo...
Review: 'Her blood is Gold' is a wonderful take on a subject of which, I, like most women, have given little thought to, except for the occasional dispair.An extremely fast and uncomplicated read, it is essentially an exploration of various misognist treatments of women and their monthly 'curse', and how we as women can come to accept and love with periods, rather than just live with them. The crux of the work is the idea that women are in the prime of their creativity during menstruation, and thus should take time off to explore this blessing. It also offers helpful monthly rituals and a divinely liberating ode to bellies. Additionally, there is a brief history of menstruation and its link to the goddess. I was throughly absorbed in this work, however I have a minor issue with the piece. I found it almost a case of reverse sexism, and wondered to myself, when do men get their time off? Additionally, I felt it played into the hands of prehistorical greek notions of women as 'fevered' and liable to insane outbursts of emotion. Perhaps I found that where it did not exist, but regardless, I thoughly enjoyed this informative feminist work.
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Summary: Physically, Emotionally and Mentally Stimulating
Review: A great read for women who are conscious of their bodies and what they are capable of. Also a great read for those beginning on the road to awareness. Women are amazing creatures and it is time we honor ourselves. It is also time we stop whining about what others have done to us and fix what we have enabled to occur. If you are looking to truly honor the gift of the Goddess and your ability to create life without cursing that gift, this is the book is for you.
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Summary: Physically, Emotionally and Mentally Stimulating
Review: A great read for women who are conscious of their bodies and what they are capable of. Also a great read for those beginning on the road to awareness. Women are amazing creatures and it is time we honor ourselves. It is also time we stop whining about what others have done to us and fix what we have enabled to occur. If you are looking to truly honor the gift of the Goddess and your ability to create life without cursing that gift, this is the book is for you.
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Summary: Every woman should read it!
Review: A nightmare experience at the hands of a brutal doctor who was giving her an internal exam sent Lara Owen off on this fascinating exploration into the rich underworld of the female body. It's a well-written, passionate and thoughtful plea for a return to body-consciousness and acceptance of what it is to be female. The case studies are inspiring, the ideas for self-healing and developing the creativity inherent at this time of the month very intriguing. There is no strident hectoring - Lara Owen writes from the heart - or should I say the womb - and has made a pioneering track for all women, whether interested in enjoying rather than enduring their periods, or the hidden depths of the female psyche. Men who want to understand women should read it too! If you read one book this year, let it be this one!
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Summary: Important Reading for All Women
Review: I was thrilled to discover Lara Owen's book, Honoring Menstruation. I myself have been exploring my menstrual process in-depth since 1988, and teach workshops to women who want to transform menstrual symptoms into menstrual empowerment and pleasure. I say these things about myself to indicate that I am reviewing this book from a particular vantage point, that of a woman who has been honoring her period for many years. I found that Lara put into words many things that I've been thinking for years, and also introduced me to new ways of thinking about and responding to my menstrual cycle. This is a wonderful book for any woman who wants to become more empowered, more herself, more creative, more joyful. Mothers, grandmothers, and aunts will also find it useful for helping them introduce young women into a menstruation-positive view of their upcoming or just-started periods. I know that if you take the time to read this book and apply its wisdom in your own life, you will not regret it.
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Summary: One of modern society's most taboo subjects explored.
Review: This book is an excellent exploration into the history and meaning of menstruation. "In many times and in many cultures, menstruation has been seen as sacred and special, but today, reverence has been replaced by silence, ignorance, and PMS jokes." (Quoted from the back cover.) I highly recommend this book, it looks at the subject of menstruation in a profound new way, that most people would never think of. There is also a large bibliography for anyone who would like read even more about menstruation.
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Summary: Her Blood is Gold
Review: This is a beautiful book which should be read by all women, especially girls beginning their 1st period. Ms. Owen provided me w/ the comforting knowledge that there is more to menstruation than cramps & PMS; there is POWER and history behind the pain & inconvenience. I've learned to use this intuitive power in my daily life, to welcome my period as a special gift and most importantly, to see myself as part of the sisterhood of women.
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Summary: The best book you will ever read on menstruation!
Review: This was an extraordinary book. I could not put it down. Describing the history of menstruation, a time to be honored, a time to give back to our 'Mother' the earth. I have not been the same since reading it, and will soon be giving my dog-eared copy to my daughter. I have loaned it to every woman I know, and hope it will come back into print so I can get more copies. Goddess knows we need it.
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