Theatre of the Imagination Volume Two

by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

Come to the stage between two worlds―come to the Theatre of the Imagination . On this six-part live performance series, bestselling author and beloved cantadora (keeper of the old stories) Clarissa Pinkola Estés shares the work of her myths, tales, and poetry with the power to nourish and heal.

Contained within Theatre of the Imagination are the great universal themes―tales of loss and resurrection; of love and sacrifice; of the courage to survive―yet it is as if Dr. Estés is speaking only to you. With words that weave in and out of the interior and exterior worlds, she creates an amazing fabric of the purest wisdom―fought for, won, and preserved to teach all generations―that which is most worth knowing.

You will hear more than 40 original poems, archetypal insights, and dozens of strengthening stories from Dr. Estés' own family's oral traditions. Dr. Estés teaches that each story holds a key to a deeper "Stories cut fine wide doors in previous blank walls, openings that lead to the dreamland, that lead to love and learning that lead us back to our own real lives."

Presented in her one-of-a-kind lyrical style, Theatre of the Imagination seats you in the front row at these performances of a lifetime. More than five hours of signature stories, plus earthy and wise advice, archetypal insights, poetry, and much more.

Six Healing Stories

Las Tres Osas Viejas (The Three Old Ones)
• The Fisherman's Wife
• Skeleton Woman
• The Crescent Moon Bear
• Sealskin/Soulskin
• Wolfen
Learn More

The cycles of life and death
• How the language of symbols translates into everyday life
• Community and healing the homesickness within the soul
• How to stop your destructive inner critic
• Reclaiming the bodies we were born with
• Facing the cycles of change in a relationship
• Agelessness and the aerial view of the elder
• How to awaken the 1,000 eyes of your intuition
• Transformation through the four vital steps to forgiveness
• The power of the Divine Child
• Finding courage and the sacred center of the psyche
• When others try to silence how to claim your strength

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Self Help, Audiobook

Audio CD

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

An American poet, psychoanalyst and post-trauma specialist who was raised in now nearly vanished oral and ethnic traditions. She is a first-generation American who grew up in a rural village, population 600, near the Great Lakes. Of Mexican mestiza and majority Magyar and minority Swabian tribal heritages, she comes from immigrant and refugee families who could not read or write, or who did so haltingly. Much of her writing is influenced by her family people who were farmers, shepherds, hopsmeisters, wheelwrights, weavers, orchardists, tailors, cabinet makers, lacemakers, knitters, and horsemen and horsewomen from the Old Countries.

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

the very best thing for road trips

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the CD version of several of Clarissa Pinkola Estes myths and fairytales couched in her Jungian introductions and explanations. I first listened to the cassette tapes in the mid-90's and have recently replaced them with the CD version so that I can listen on long car trips. This is my type of escapism. :)

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Estes can tell me stories all day long. Magical stuff told as nobody else could.
Loved it.

[Devin · Rating 5 out of 5]

These stories are deeply affecting and on repeat listenings help me through the darkest times in my life. These are tales to treasure and tell to your children.

[Tessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the stories, I love her voice and I love going to bed with her audiobooks. They give me a peaceful hopeful feeling. Just like all her other works, this one is full of wisdom for those who know how to listen. I reminded me of the time when I was young and my father always told me a bedtime story before bed.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought vol. 1 was slightly stronger, but still really enjoyed this immensely.

[Candace · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is my favorite!! Part 3 (and 4) had me in tears. ♡

[Allison · Rating 4 out of 5]

An enjoyable listen. Love Estes' humor and wisdom. Although, I can only listen to her when I'm in a good mood... if I'm annoyed/irritable, I find her wisdom aggravating to listen to....

[Sandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing, life-altering!

[Elizabeth · Rating 1 out of 5]

used audiobook