2009 IPPY Bronze Medal Winner for Mind-Body-Spirit from Independent Publishers. 2008 Award Winning Finalist for Best New Non Fiction from USA Books News. Women of Wisdom is an inspiring book of spiritual, academic and artistic contributions from professionals and lay people who share their experience of being women and celebrate the power of the feminine spirit. The book is laced with art, stories, songs and poetry creating an inspiring kaleidoscope of feminine reverence. In addition to writings by the author and founder of Women of Wisdom, Kris Steinnes, contributors include best selling authors Jean Houston, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Marion Woodman, Isabel Allende, Angeles Arrien, Judith Orloff, Riane Eisler, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Frances Moore Lappé, Brooke Medicine-Eagle, and Nicki Scully. "This anthology of wisdom from some of the greatest women thinkers and writers of our time is a rare treasure. It inspires, informs, and gives us hope for the future in which the best potential of all people, and of our precious earth, can be realized.”" —Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author A Woman’s Book of Life. "Women of Wisdom offers a wide range of possibilities, images, and visions for galvanizing a better world for future generations. This compilation is a timely and invaluable resource for all ages, cultures, and disciplines." — Angeles Arrien, author of The Four-Fold Way "“The book is beautifully done, the women in it are brilliant, the graphics are exquisite, and the intelligence of your whole organization and effort are stunning.”" —Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Conscious Evolution. " “I do congratulate you on a powerful book. I am very proud to be among this company Your own piece is an excellent introduction to all that follows. I hope many people will feel in their bones what this book is about.” " —Marion Woodman, author of Leaving My Father's House. "“I should have known that what we were going to get some of the most significant conversations we’ve had with women on the leading edge on this planet. What I didn’t expect that we would get is this beautiful book that is so filled with pictures and poetry. For me, all books should be done like this. But mostly what I love about this is how you share the personal stories of the people and also how you integrate their message.”" Dr. Pat Baccili, The Dr Pat Show
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"I should have known that what we were going to get some of the most significant conversations we've had with women on the leading edge on this planet. What I didn't expect that we would get is this beautiful book that is so filled with pictures and poetry. For me, all books should be done like this. But mostly what I love about this is how you share the personal stories of the people and also how you integrate their message." --Dr Pat Baccili
"I do congratulate you on a powerful book. I am very proud to be among this company Your own piece is an excellent introduction to all that follows. I hope many people will feel in their bones what this book is about." --Marion Woodman
"Women of Wisdom is a distillate of the spirit from Women of Wisdom (the conferences that go back to 1993), both inspired by Kris Steinnes a woman of wisdom. This anthology is an expression of the sacred feminine as voiced through individual women who have keynoted the conferences. It is a rich and inspiring women's spirituality anthology. Women who have felt a deep yearning for the return of the divine feminine, or had a significant dream of a numinous woman or goddess, or value the feminine principle will find insights and encouragement to bring what they know into the world." --Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD
"Women of Wisdom offers a wide range of possibilities, images, and visions for galvanizing a better world for future generations. This compilation is a timely and invaluable resource for all ages, cultures, and disciplines." --Angeles Arrien
"This anthology of wisdom from some of the greatest women thinkers and writers of our time is a rare treasure. It inspires, informs, and gives us hope for the future in which the best potential of all people, and of our precious earth, can be realized." --Joan Borysenko
"I do congratulate you on a powerful book. I am very proud to be among this company Your own piece is an excellent introduction to all that follows. I hope many people will feel in their bones what this book is about." --Marion Woodman
"Women of Wisdom is a distillate of the spirit from Women of Wisdom (the conferences that go back to 1993), both inspired by Kris Steinnes a woman of wisdom. This anthology is an expression of the sacred feminine as voiced through individual women who have keynoted the conferences. It is a rich and inspiring women's spirituality anthology. Women who have felt a deep yearning for the return of the divine feminine, or had a significant dream of a numinous woman or goddess, or value the feminine principle will find insights and encouragement to bring what they know into the world." --Jean Shinoda Bolen, MD
"Women of Wisdom offers a wide range of possibilities, images, and visions for galvanizing a better world for future generations. This compilation is a timely and invaluable resource for all ages, cultures, and disciplines." --Angeles Arrien
"This anthology of wisdom from some of the greatest women thinkers and writers of our time is a rare treasure. It inspires, informs, and gives us hope for the future in which the best potential of all people, and of our precious earth, can be realized." --Joan Borysenko
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Kris Steinnes is the visionary founder of Women of Wisdom Foundation and in 1993 she organized the first WOW Conference in Seattle. Year after year she has brought together women leaders from many fields to to share their experiences and help build a world in which women's voices are heard and feminine wisdom can be live to its fullest.
A native of Seattle, Kris is a minister, spiritual leader and meditation teacher with a commitment to bringing feminine consciousness to the fore of our collective experience. It gives her great pleasure to share with you the knowledge and gifts of presenters and participants from sixteen years of WoW gatherings.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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Kris Steinnes is a great inspiration to me through her work with Women of Wisdom, which she founded almost 20 years ago. Over the years Kris and a team of volunteers have brought people from around the world to learn from top spiritual leaders of many perspectives. Her recent award-winning, retrospective book, "Women of Wisdom: Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women" captures not only the teachings of many of these wise women leaders, but weaves the story of Women of Wisdom in a way that actually embodies the dreams and spirit of women. The book is beautiful, easy to read, has depth of wisdom, and is inspirational. Kris has taken Women of Wisdom from a strongly traditional leadership style into a shared leadership style, again embodying the teachings of Women of Wisdom and bringing them into practice. Kris is a visionary, leader, spirit-filled woman, who inspires not only me but many people around the world.
Roberta Sherwood
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By S Kelly
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I found this book disappointing. The introduction was vague and glowing about the global spiritual women's movement (global being the US, apparently) but seemed like nothing more than a long ad for the WOW conference. I stopped reading, and browsed the rest - more of the same. I was looking for quality writing, interesting ideas, and information not already so familiar to me as to be banal. I didn't find it. Women, with endorsements like you got in the marketing materials you sent me, I expected a lot better. Next time, get an editor with some backbone to ensure that the content is properly edited and concisely written. A shorter, better book would have been preferable to all this well meaning but amateurish fluff.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Women's intuition - it's not something that women just have, they have to learn it
June 15, 2008
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Women's intuition - it's not something that women just have, they have to learn it. "Women of Wisdom: Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women" is a complete anthology of various great female thinkers seeking to answer the great questions of the world, with the overall all reaching question of what can women offer the world, and what gifts reside deep within the spirit of women? "Women of Wisdom: Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women" is enthusiastically recommended to women's studies shelves and for any women who needs some empowerment.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Women of Wisdom: Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women
In "Women of Wisdom, Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women," chief editor and publisher Kris Steinnes gathers a profound community of female wisdom seekers, all sharing their unique life-affirming experiences through an anthology of narrative, prose, and conscious art.
Most importantly, Women of Wisdom's sage perspective clues readers in on the epic initiative called "divine feminine," a prominent all-knowing, ever-present, all-powerful capacity for change through receiving, accepting, birthing and becoming.
Through conversation Kris explained how her "not-so-novel" idea called for the divine feminine's influence in creating a "unique experience" for our time. According to Kris (and I agree), as we explore the integral feminine divine in all we do, this renewed energy identifies less with gender and more with human nature's full expression.
In "Women of Wisdom, Empowering the Dreams and Spirit of Women," chief editor and publisher Kris Steinnes gathers a profound community of female wisdom seekers, all sharing their unique life-affirming experiences through an anthology of narrative, prose, and conscious art.
Most importantly, Women of Wisdom's sage perspective clues readers in on the epic initiative called "divine feminine," a prominent all-knowing, ever-present, all-powerful capacity for change through receiving, accepting, birthing and becoming.
Through conversation Kris explained how her "not-so-novel" idea called for the divine feminine's influence in creating a "unique experience" for our time. According to Kris (and I agree), as we explore the integral feminine divine in all we do, this renewed energy identifies less with gender and more with human nature's full expression.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Women of Wisdom is a beautiful book that reveals the stories of a cross section of women and the wisdom they have to share. Kris Steinnes has lovingly compiled these stories with fascinating details. I recommend this book to anyone looking for inspiration, insight, and courage. Kris also is the tireless founder of the powerful Women of Wisdom organization in Seattle that is dedicated to empowering women and providing conferences to support feminine power in the deepest sense.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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WOW! The Women of Wisdom book is beautiful, empowering and inspiring. Reading through it my own knowingness was affirmed. I felt both encouraged to continue my work and embraced for the work I do in supporting women through all stages and phases of Womanhood. It is a book that I have and will recommend to those I work with to help them claim their own voice and their true place in this world. The book is so beautiful both visually and through the written words that it sings. Women of Wisdom is truly like having your own personal Women of Wisdom conference. I highly recommend this book.
Christine Agro
Clairvoyant Natural Healer
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Christine Agro
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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This is such a wonderfully compiled book of the feminine voice! Kris has done an excellent job of sharing and collecting a variety of articles, opinions, ideas and even art offered by women. The goal of this book to empower the dreams and spirit of women is fulfilled and far surpassed! These wise words not only needed to be spoken but they need to be heard and shared through the grass root grapevine of the feminine. Give the gift of this book to your inner female and send a gift to every female you care about and to the men who believe in the feminine aspects of themselves and our world society. You will not be disappointed. You will be inspired and empowered!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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"This brilliant and inspiring compilation of female voices offering their personal tales of empowerment, glory, and illumination is a true gift for the feminine spirit. The celebration of these remarkable women of wisdom will serve to open the door of your heart and allow the dreams of your soul to awaken and request expression. This unique collection of work from highly respected women of power and accomplishment will inspire you to explore your deepest passions and tap into the limitless, divine spark of consciousness that resides within you. I highly recommend it."
Cari LaGrange Murphy, Best-Selling Inspirational and Spiritual Author, Empowerment Mentor Worldwide, and Founder of Empowerment Coaching Solutions
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Cari LaGrange Murphy, Best-Selling Inspirational and Spiritual Author, Empowerment Mentor Worldwide, and Founder of Empowerment Coaching Solutions
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A Treasury of Women's Wisdom!
"The Women's movement has evolved because the crisis of the eternal world is calling for the rise of the Goddess to restore the balance of nature. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pegi Eyers
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Shine on all radiant women!
This book is meant to inspire women, simple and eloquent stories from real women. Feminine Power rules!
Published on November 3, 2010 by Susan
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I like this book .It shows how cabable women are if they come together and create something.I also find that very much of the mood of being a women is transportet through the... Read more
Published on September 12, 2009 by Maria Lindner
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GREAT BOOK FOR GROUP DISCUSSION
I love Women of Wisdom and Kris Steinnes' writing is excellent! This book includes almost every woman who has ever inspired me, including Rianne Eisler and Angeles Arrien. Read more
Published on June 24, 2009 by Pamela D. Blair
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