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Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond, an extraordinary collection by an award-winning author, invites readers to explore the enchanting world of age-old tales that resonate with modern audiences. This captivating anthology brings to life myths and folk stories that celebrate the wisdom and power of women navigating the journey of midlife and beyond.
Within these pages, readers will meet an exhilarating cast of characters, from ungainly giantesses to sequin-strewn fairy godmothers. Each story empowers women to embrace their strength, outsmart monsters, and serve as mentors to younger heroines through the cycles of life. The vibrant retellings not only revisit traditional narratives but also reframe them, offering inspiring models for aging women.
The author eloquently conveys that these powerful stories remind us that women can live authentically and boldly in the second half of life. Readers have expressed that “reading it quenched a thirst I didn’t know I had,” highlighting the urgent need for narratives that celebrate the joy and strength of women's elder years.
“Wise Women” transforms the perception of aging, turning it into a thrilling journey filled with wisdom, humor, and inspiration. Join the movement of women redefining their stories through this remarkable book!
ISBN: | 9780349018317 |
Author: | Sharon Blackie |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Virago Press Ltd |
Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
Dimensions: | 220 x 143 x 30 mm |
Publication Date: | 10 March, 2024 |
Pagination: | 336 pages, 6 black and white drawings, integrated |
Weight: | 464g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’