Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa [Audiobook, Unabridged] [Audio Cassette]

Sobonfu Some (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

Sobonfu Some is the sole woman from her tribe – the Dagara people of West Africa – empowered by the tribal elders to bring the traditional teachings on women’s spirituality to the West. Now, for the first, Sobonfu shares the essential principles and practices of African feminine wisdom in a complete audio learning course – Women’s Wisdom from the Heart of Africa. In 12 intimate sessions, listeners will learn universally applicable teachings to claim their unique gift; engage their dreams; honor transitions; reclaim their ancestral lineage; identify power places in nature and in their body; and open the gateways to intimacy.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Sobonfu Some is the sole woman from her tribe--the Dagara people of West Africa--empowered by the tribal elders to bring the traditional teachings on women's spirituality to the West. Now, for the first time, Sobonfu shares the essential principles and practices of African feminine wisdom in a complete audio learning course--Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa. In 12 intimate sessions, listeners will learn universally applicable teachings to claim their unique gift; engage their dreams; honor transitions; reclaim their ancestral lineage; identify power places in nature and in their body; and open the gateways to intimacy.

About the Author

"There is a deep longing among people in the West to connect with something bigger -- with community and spirit. People know there is something missing in there lives, and believe that the rituals and ancient ways of the village offer some answers." These are the simple yet deeply poignant words of author and teacher Sobonfu Somé, one of the foremost voices in African spirituality to come to west. Destined from birth to teach the ancient wisdom, ritual and practices of her ancestors to those in the West, Sobonfu, whose name means "keeper of the rituals" travels the world on a healing mission sharing the rich spiritual life and culture of her native land Burkina Faso, which ranks as one of the world's poorest countries yet one of the richest in spiritual life and custom.

Filled with grace and eloquence, Sobonfu possesses a charm and modesty that enables her to touch her audience deeply. Her message about the importance of spirit, community and ritual in our lives rings with an intuitive power and truth that Alice Walker has said "can help us put together so many things that our modern western world has broken."

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Sounds True, Incorporated; Unabridged edition (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 159179160X
• ISBN-13: 978-1591791607
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,531,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring and profound (a must for every woman), June 30, 2004

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debora Collister (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa (Audio CD)

These tapes offer great wisdoms and insights from Sobonfu's heart. I found many answers to questions I had not even formulated. I now have many tools and techniques that I can use in my every day life that assist not only my connection to spirit but an honouring of my feminity. Sobonfu provides practical examples from her vast experiences as a woman, providing a platform of power for every woman. She shares the feminity that is universal, crossing difference and culture. As an initiated woman from the Dagara people of West Africa Sobonfu Some in these tapes offers women the opportunity to value her self, life and all her relationships. Changing our perspective and ability to create.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wisdom from the Mothers!, April 17, 2008

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Mwihaki Itrina "Empress" (Barbados) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa (Audio CD)

This audio CD is the most invaluable piece of information I have come across in a long time! I can listen while doing other things....I can use it for our sisters' group meetings.....family meetings.....brother meetings...for meditations....for elevation....to rise to the woman I know I am meant to be!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! A must have., September 8, 2007

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AL "book faerie" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa (Audio CD)

If you are woman.
If you are on a spiritual path of any sort.
If you wish to go deeper in your personal universe.
Then, this set is for you!
Sobonfu is fabulous.

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