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Flesh and Fruit

Flesh and Fruit

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Leilani, Vanya. The Flesh and the Fruit: Remembering Eve and the Power of Creative Transgression. Foreword by Thomas Moore. Shanagarry, Co. Cork, Ireland: Womancraft Publishing, 2024.

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If you were moved by Women Who Run with the Wolves, you will find this equally engaging.  As Thomas Moore advises in the foreword, "If, after reading this book, your life hasn’t changed and you don’t feel renewed and awakened, read it again, more slowly."

Dr. Vanya Leilani delves into the symbolic significance of the Eden myth as a cornerstone of patriarchy and the hierarchical systems of power that sever us from ourselves, from each other, and from the Earth.

By drawing from personal experiences of growing up in a conservative Christian community and from her expert knowledge in psychology and myth, she reveals how deeply ingrained the narrative of blaming women is in Western culture.  Thus, The Flesh and the Fruit serves as a crucial addition to feminist literature.  It challenges readers to embrace rebellion and the beauty and complexity of life beyond societal expectations.  Through a unique interweaving of memoir and mythology, this book chronicles one woman's journey towards claiming her sovereignty and wholeness, and supports all women seeking to uncover the truths that patriarchy has long suppressed.

Vanya Leilani is a depth psychologist, writer, teacher, and storyteller. She holds a PhD in depth psychology with emphasis in Jungian and archetypal studies, has completed a certificate training intensive with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés, and served as adjunct professor at Pacifica Graduate Institute.  Vanya was born and raised in southeastern Brazil and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.

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EAN: 9781910559963 (Paperback)
Pages: iv, 173 pages ;
Size: 22 cm;