A
Woman's Worthby Marianne Williamson
A
Woman's Worth
by Marianne Williamson
Paperback, 143 pages
Published by Ballantine Books (Trd Pap)
Publication date: April 1, 1994
ISBN: 0345386574
Synopsis:
For the past ten years, Marianne Williamson has lectured and led
discussion groups across the United States and Europe. Her
inspirational words have provided encouragement to thousands and
brought solace to people with life-threatening illnesses. Frequently
drawing on incidents from her own life, she has the extraordinary
ability to reach women and men of all types. Young and old, rich and
poor, healthy and infirm, housewives and career women, their husbands
and lovers and children and parent - all have come to her with their
frustrations and joys, for insights on spiritual wisdom and to share
their experiences. At forty, Williamson is one of a generation of
women who have been part of tremendous social upheavals and are now
just beginning to fit the pieces together. Today women are confused.
Some would like to have it all but are held back by their lack of
either self-worth or a support system, as well as by historical
prejudice. Others are afraid of asking for too much, afraid of losing
love and respect if they appear too greedy. Williamson persuasively
proposes that women must first examine their inner lives before going
out to conquer the outer world. The first step is for women to find
their spiritual home, religious or otherwise, the place where they
know they are respected and admired. Throughout history, women have
sublimated their own talents and needs to please a patriarchal
society. Now it is time to value feminine qualities, to be proud of
being a woman. In chapters devoted to beauty, age, relationships,
sex, children, and careers, Williamson sends a strong message of
empowerment to women of all ages. This is a comforting message for
men as well. The reemergence of women will bring about the healing of
the world.
Reviews:
Dana, 7/9/99, A Poetic and Passionate Calling To Women Who Run With the Wolves
Marianne's poetic and passionate calling aroused every feminine fiber of my being. I am a recovering alcoholic who has embraced concious contact with God through the program of AA. Just as I had arrived at the promise land of sobriety, Marianne opened the door to yet another spiritual experience. I was a drunken slave girl and became a sober princess. I am now on my way to becoming a queen among queens. Thanks, Marianne, for showing me the way to the throne. My plans are to give this tape/book to every woman close to my heart ... mother, sister, girlfriends, co-workers, and last but not least, the drunken slave girls in my life who want to become sober princesses.
Cindy, 5/27/98, I was disappointed in this book
Williamson's tale about the woman at the 7-11 who was buying snack foods and a gossip rag really turned me off to this book. Perhaps she'd just had a hard week at work and needed an evening of escape. Williamson came across as very much against women of larger size and very much into women's looks. She's quite slim and quite pretty, but there's a whole lot of us in the real world who aren't.
I also don't care for Williamson's writing. I've heard her lectures on tape; she rambles a lot but she's quite a dynamic speaker. But her writing rambles as much as her lectures and her dynamic personality comes across as somewhat strident in print.
A Reader from Tennessee,
USA , 10/10/97, I have given away over 30 copies to
friends and family.
I have read this book over and over and listen to the tapes
constantly. It is the most enlightening book that I think a woman can
read. It is written for all ages, religions, and backgrounds. I have
given away over 30 copies to friends and family. I would suggest this
to any woman who searches for the true meaning of femininity.
A Reader from Cherry Hill, New Jersey
, 09/27/97, My "feel good" book for life.
Marianne Williamson is my hero! Any time I feel blue, unappreciated,
etc., I only need to open her book titled, "A Woman's Worth", to any
page, and I am instantly revived! I am a goddess. Thank-you,
Marianne!
A Reader, 08/06/97,
Thank you
Thank you Marianne for saving my life. I have a poster-sized mount
from the cover to remind me when I wake every morning.
K., 06/14/97, GREAT
book! & I read the whole thing!