- Paperback: 191 pages
- Publisher: Astarte Shell Pr (August 1994)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0962462691
- ISBN-13: 978-0962462696
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
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When, in this delightful fantasy, the seams between worlds seen and unseen become unsealed, a young woman can more easily avail herself of the ancient, woman-centered, earth-mother-centered empowerments, ways, and wisdom that centuries of patriarchal rule have suppressed. Arian, a girl whose wedding day is less than a month away, enjoys the wedding gift of her aunt Naomi--a last solitary holiday in the forest. She is sheltered by House, who in her anthropomorphic characterization is enchanting as well as enchanted. She is comforted and cleansed by House's companion, the equally winning River. Finally, she is aided in her archetypal heroine's quest for self-knowledge by the book's Three Graces--gnarled, arthritic Urd and large-footed, calloused Mana and Temu, who are given to wearing red canvas sneakers with blue laces. In this journey across worlds, a girl becomes wise in the ancient ways of matriarchal power and healing and, equipping herself for "the real world," finds her strength and voice. Whitney Scott
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A Gem!,
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This review is from: The Girl Who Swallowed the Moon (Paperback)
I first found this book (or should I say it found me) in a cool little bookshop in Washington DC in 2000. The title immediately grabbed me and I knew I had to read it. I was even more pleased with the book than I had guessed I'd be! I believe this would fall into the genre of Magical Realism (but not 100% sure.) The novel is divinely inspired and reminded me at times of Toni Morrison's "Beloved" (which is definitely a much larger gem). Here the focus is on healing the past hurts, and having faith. Very much goddess/pagan oriented in my opinion, but has absolutely no religious doctrine in it and should appeal to many. All the characters are women, but I did not have a problem or objection being a man and reading this. Very enjoyable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars (5 customer reviews) 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
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A Powerful Examination of Womanhood,
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This review is from: The Girl Who Swallowed the Moon (Paperback)
I picked up this book at a clearance sale and it has become one of my favorites. I am a great lover of fantasy works which force the reader to bring in interpretations and knowledge which they possess, so this novel was ideal for me. Gideon describes the intensely emotional bonds between women (mother/daughter, friend/friend) in a poetic and beautiful way. Told in an enchanting style of exposing only bits and pieces of the characters' stories, as is how we remember as humans, the reader weaves through the sorrow, elation and everyday life of the women in the novel. The reader becomes immersed in a world of talking houses, giddy rivers, thousand year old women, and a young girl who swallows the moon. The characters display great emotions as they tell the story of generations of pain and healing.
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Beautiful, Fresh, and Strong,
By swinn@mail.utexas.edu - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Girl Who Swallowed the Moon (Paperback)
Melanie Gideon's The Girl Who Swallowed The Moon is one of my favorite books. Gorgeous prose style and brilliant interpretation of the Persephone/Demeter story combine to create a powerful story about mothers and daughters, and the strength of women. A tangible spirituality, a rejoicing in both the mundane and the extraordinary. I woke from this book feeling alive, refreshed, and hopeful. All women should read this book. (Men are also encouraged.) :)
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A Gem!,
By M. Savoie "waxnwane" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Girl Who Swallowed the Moon (Paperback)
I first found this book (or should I say it found me) in a cool little bookshop in Washington DC in 2000. The title immediately grabbed me and I knew I had to read it. I was even more pleased with the book than I had guessed I'd be! I believe this would fall into the genre of Magical Realism (but not 100% sure.) The novel is divinely inspired and reminded me at times of Toni Morrison's "Beloved" (which is definitely a much larger gem). Here the focus is on healing the past hurts, and having faith. Very much goddess/pagan oriented in my opinion, but has absolutely no religious doctrine in it and should appeal to many. All the characters are women, but I did not have a problem or objection being a man and reading this. Very enjoyable. |
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