The Radiant Coat: Myths and Stories about the Crossing Between Life and Death [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Clarissa P. Estes (Actor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1993

The Radiant Coat Clarissa Pinkola Estes

An exploration into the great mystery of death, through the seamless story-telling and psychological commentary that have become Dr. Estés’ hallmark. Here she shares her unique collection of teaching stories, which seek to penetrate the meaning of transition and death.

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Book Description

The author of Women Who Run with the Wolves shares myths and stories first told at the bedsides of the dying in an application of storytelling as a precious medicine designed to alleviate the fear surrounding death.

About the Author

Clarissa Pinkola Estes was born in Indiana in 1943 to parents of Spanish and Mexican ancestry, but was later adopted by Hungarian immigrants. She received her Ph.D. from the Union Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was certified as a Jungian analyst in 1984. She worked as a psychoanalyst in private practice and developed and taught the Writing as Liberation of the Spirit program in state and federal prisons. Estes served as executive director of the C.G. Jung Center for Education and Research and cofounded and codirected Colorado Authors for Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights. One of Estes's better-known writings, Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype (1992), is drawn from tales and myths she heard firsthand from members of such cultures as Asian, Mexican, African, and Greek. She also wrote The Gift of Story (1993). Her books can be found indexed under Psychology, Women's Studies, Mythology, Spiritual Development, and Poetry.

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564552152
• ISBN-13: 978-1564552150
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,809,696 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I have 2 copies, December 16, 1999

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Dolores Vinson (Philadelphia PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Radiant Coat: Myths and Stories about the Crossing Between Life and Death (Audio Cassette)

Every so often an author writes about a topic that most are afraid to even examine. Such is The Radiant Coat. Its filled with stories about death and dying. Oh no to morbid! Not so! Its done with such beauty and intelligence that you will listen many times. If you have had someone you love die this tape can bring you joy or at least understanding. I have 2 copies of this tape one is for lending people. Always they give it back and want their own copy. Hence I have 2 copies. One for me one to lend. In my life I have lost many people that I miss everyday this tape helps me understand death. That death is not the enemy we are taught it is. See for yourself.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't say enough about this one!!, October 24, 2001

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Reeva's Mom "msreeva" (Louisiana USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Radiant Coat: Myths and Stories about the Crossing Between Life and Death (Audio Cassette)

Buy it!! It will change the way you see death and grieving and so much more. It will comfort you and calm your fears. This is where you find the strength to bear the crossing of a loved one, or your own. It's not at all sad or morbid. You will find yourself feeling joy at the understanding and sadness because the book is over. As always, the stories, her interpretations, her fabulous voice are unmatched.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A help in dealing with death, February 22, 2005

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Emily G. Miller - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Radiant Coat: Myths and Stories about the Crossing Between Life and Death (Audio Cassette)

There are not too many,if any,uplifting books on the subject of death. This tape helped me to count the days I have as more precious. Estes tells us wisdom about life. She reminds me of a wise and kindly grandmother and we all need one of these.