Blessings of the Blood: A Book of Menstrual Lore and Rituals for Women [Paperback]

Celu Amberston (Author), Clelu Amerston (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 203 pages
• Publisher: Beach Holme Publishing (February 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0888782993
• ISBN-13: 978-0888782991
• Product Dimensions: 21.1 x 14.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,682,798 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars What's all the fuss about?, June 17, 2010

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This review is from: Blessings of the Blood: A Book of Menstrual Lore and Rituals for Women (Paperback)

I found a copy of this book online for $15, miraculously, and was anticipating an incredible read given the price and reviews of the book. However, I was underwhelmed. The book lacks organization, is repetitive, and unengaging, providing endless stories of different (and sometimes the same!) women's experiences of and personal rituals for menstruation. I found very few interesting processes or useful insights here and much prefer The Wise Wound. However, I'm glad that books like this exist, and hope that someone takes the material in this book and reorganizes it into something better.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Personal and positive!, April 11, 2000

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This review is from: Blessings of the Blood: A Book of Menstrual Lore and Rituals for Women (Paperback)

I admit, I grew up with hearing about "the CURSE" - and am happy to say I've changed my outlook... at least a little. Seeing my cycle in a positive way by reading the thoughts and feelings of other woman was an eye-opening experiance, one I won't regret.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!, May 17, 2006

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This is one of the best books on the subject of menstruation, and I wish they would reissue Celu's masterpiece!

Filled with anecdotes, storytelling and empathy.