Crones Don't Whine: Concentrated Wisdom for Juicy Women (Devine Feminine and Goddesses in Older Women)

by Jean Shinoda Bolen

Book Overview

#1 Best Seller in Gender Studies, Aging, Mysticism, & Spiritualism ─ Celebrate the Wise Woman

Crowning the Crone. In works like Goddesses in Everywoman and Goddesses in Older Women, bestselling author Jean Shinoda Bolen, M. D, inspired a generation of women to realize their potential and value. Hundreds of thousands of copies later, her books still affect the lives of women. Dr. Bolen is elebrated by some...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1573249122
• ISBN13: 9781573249126
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Conari Press
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Crone's Opinion

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.

Best book I've ever read

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).

Especially intended for women over 50

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.

Right on the Money - A Wonderful Look at Crones

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