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The Red Shoes

On Torment and the Recovery of Soul Life

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The Red Shoes

By: Clarissa Pinkola Estés Ph.D.
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The Red Shoes is a dramatic excursion into the realm of the soul with analyst Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés. Using an ancient tale deeply rooted in our collective psyches, Dr. Estés illuminates how people fall prey to destructive impulses while seeking to balance their inner lives.
In our culture, she begins, we may travel life's path in one of two ways: in handmade shoes, crafted with love and care according to the unique needs of the individual soul; or in Red Shoes, which promise instant fulfillment, but ultimately lead to a painful, hollow, and split existence.
Drawing from real-world examples such as the tragic death of Janis Joplin, Dr. Estés analyzes the deeply seated needs that lead to addiction. By listening to your instinctive forces, she says, you can free yourself of the exterior traps that torment and destroy the soul. This is the way to construct a life that is uniquely your own; a life made by hand.
The Red Shoes is a treasury of ideas and counsel, threaded with magical storytelling, about the complete life each one of us deserves to lead.
Additional contents: The Internal Predator; how instincts are injured; learning to say no; the exile; vulnerability and seduction; feral women; and more.

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loved it -did not want to put it down! Dr . C does it again - brings us on a journey we can relate to - amidst archetypes and metaphors rarely used in one's day to day. Brilliant!

poetry that cures the spirit!

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All of her creations are truly vital and essential to an amazing life, and I am so grateful.

So Vital

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One of the most impactful stories I've ever heard. I love everything I've heard from Clarissa Pinkola Estes.

Life changing

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Every aspect of this work was inspiring, satisfying and joyous Dr Esters never fails to leave me wanting more. I highly recommend it to all, especially young women as a guide to a rich and fulfilling life but whatever your age, don't fail to pick this up!

Guide to a fruitful life

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Thank you. You’re an amazing gift to so many throughout so much time and space. I appreciate your dedication and compassion.

Phenomenal

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