Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women | 
 enlarge | Author: Jean Bolen Md Shinoda
Publisher: Conari Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 58148
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 128
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Dimensions (in): 7.8 x 5.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 1573249122
Dewey Decimal Number: 305.244
UPC: 824297249122
EAN: 9781573249126
Publication Date: September 1, 2003
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In her latest book, Crones Don't Whine, Jean Shinoda Bolen's playful sense of humour and keen insight combine to offer women thirteen qualities to cultivate. Engage in these small practises and you're bound to be a happier person, who's doing her bit to make the world just a little better. Here are thirteen brief essays to turn to again and again, in bad times and good, alone and with others.
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 Right on the Money - A Wonderful Look at Crones December 19, 2003
Boudica (Ohio USA)
87 out of 88 found this review helpful
A refreshing look at Crones is offered in this book. Ms. Bolen presents us with her "Thirteen Qualities of a Crone" and the view is practical and humorous as well as insightful.
For those who are not familiar with Dr. Bolen, she is a psychiatrist, Professor of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco and has a very impressive list of memberships and associations. While this may seem rather dry, her book is far from that.
She is sharp witted, not afraid to call things as she sees it, and provides a plethora of wisdoms which she has acquired in her many years of practice and experience.
Ms. Bolen has a grasp on what constitutes a Crone. Her definitions are `on the money'. She states up front that the qualities she discusses in her book are not achieved over night nor are you automatically given these qualities once you pass menopause. These are qualities that must be developed and nurtured. And they are useful qualities that can be achieved by anyone willing to take on the task.
This book is just full of little pearls of wisdom that can be chewed on, muddled over and taken to heart. The qualities expressed here reflect the modern day approach of women who want to grow older gracefully and want to express their freedom and celebrate their life.
But while these principals are wonderful and full of practical wisdom and the development of these qualities would be an addition to any woman's personal and spiritual growth, these should not be seen as all there is to being Crone nor should you take these principals as the only road to becoming older and wiser. The paths are endless and each path is a personal journey, as this book is for Ms. Bolen. There will be points you will be able to relate to, but not everyone will relate to everything.
The `Possibilities and Thoughts' section of the book presents a few more ideas and wisdoms. "Exceptional Men Can be Crones' (yes, we call them `Sages'), the idea that `Crones Together Can Change the World', and her musings on Angeles Arrien's `Four Guiding Principals' and the inclusion of spirituality into the equation make for interesting conversation with your fellow crones.
This is a lovely book on female empowerment for the older woman, and offers insight to growing wiser as we grow older. This book is a good choice if you are looking for guidance as you progress through the gauntlet of menopause and being feminine. boudica
Another Nugget of Pure Gold from Jean Shinoda Bolen! November 26, 2003
89 out of 92 found this review helpful
Jean Shinoda Bolen has struck gold once again! And once again, she is offering that gold to us. It is amazing how Bolen always manages to answer women's spiritual needs, almost before we know we have them. She has introduced us to the glowing communities in our souls ("Goddesses in Everywoman," "Goddeses in Older Women" and "Gods in Everyman"). She has led us on pilgrimages through the rich and sometimes perilous landscapes that often confront women ("Ring of Power," "Crossing to Avalon," and "Close to the Bone"). She has shown us the personal and global importance of our gathering in women's circles of meaning ("The Millionth Circle"). And now Bolen has gifted us with "Crones Don't Whine" -- thirteen annotated mantras for those of us women who wish to live our last, and potentially richest, years with wit, wisdom, and gusto. In a society where being an older woman has traditionally been dreaded or denied, "Crones" is an invaluable resource and, what's more, it is a joyful call to arms. I have never written an Amazon review before, but I was so disappointed in the Publisher's Weekly piece that I felt compelled to register my own rave review for "Crones" as quickly as possible. It would be such a shame if any women on the cusp of crone-dom were to miss out on Bolen's latest treasure. In fact, I plan to buy a copy of "Crones Don't Whine" for every woman I love. Bravo and thank you, Jean Shinoda Bolen!
Especially intended for women over 50 February 9, 2004
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
38 out of 42 found this review helpful
Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom For Juicy Women is a self-help guide by psychiatrist and Jungian analyst Jean Shinoda Bolen especially intended for women over 50, and centers upon thirteen positive qualities to cultivate in themselves. From the benefits of meditation; to learning how to speak with honesty and compassion; to savoring the best life has to offer, Crones Don't Whine is a superbly written and emotionally beneficial work of practical and diverse insights into improving everyday life for mature women in today's culture.
Best book I've ever read June 6, 2004
M. McPhillips (Rumsey Island, Maryland)
41 out of 47 found this review helpful
I'm 53 and have decided this is the best book I've ever read in my entire life (and I read 3-5 books a week).
Crone's Opinion September 21, 2005
Nancy Wilson (lost in Oklahoma, USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Loved the book.
States the facts, Ma'am just the facts, but with a sense of humor.
Inspirational wisdom for those of us over 50.
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