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In Goddesses in Older Women, Jungian analyst Jean Shinoda Bolen outlines the profound psychological shifts that occur after the age of fifty, framing them as the third act of a woman’s life. Leveraging archetypal theory and goddess imagery, she offers insight into how older women can reclaim vitality, wisdom, and creative potential, rather than mourning what has passed. The book encourages a celebration of the uncharted territory that is often overlooked in popular culture, providing both a sociological perspective and a spiritual roadmap for embracing the joys of mature womanhood.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Psychology/Developmental Psychology
Authors: Jean Shinoda Bolen
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