Aphrodite's Daughters: Women's Sexual Stories and the Journey of the Soul - Softcover

Bonheim, Jalaja

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0684830809 ISBN 13: 9780684830803

Publisher: Atria, 1997

Synopsis

Incorporating a wide variety of women's voices and relationships, including ancient goddess archetypes, this unique volume takes an intimate look at the transformative power of women's sexual experiences. Original. 25, 000 first printing".

About this title

From the Author:

Since its publication, this book has become an underground classic. Based on the stories of ordinary American women, beautifully written, and irresistibly engaging, it shows the immensely important role sexuality plays in shaping our spiritual journey. Aphrodite's Daughters Overview
Reflecting upon love and lust, sex and marriage, wounding and healing, women on the spiritual path share their most intimate erotic secrets with honesty, courage, and passion in a series of true stories. Aphrodite's Daughters sends a strong, persuasive message: It is time to honor sex as a sacred, soul-making force. Aphrodite's Daughters Overview
Women from all walks of life have found that this book transforms the way they feel about their sexual journeys. It is a must-read for every man and woman on the spiritual path.

From the Back Cover:

HOW DOES A WOMAN'S SEXUAL EXPERIENCE AFFECT HERSPIRITUAL UNFOLDING?
Join Jalaja Bonheim on a fascinating journey of explorations she invites dozens of women from a wide range of spiritual traditions andbackgrounds to tell the stories of their sexual experiences. By sharing ourstories, and by contemplating them in the context of the spiritual journey, webegin to heal centuries of repression and shame and rediscover the innocenceand beauty of sexual pleasure.
 
Reflectingupon love and lust, sex and marriage, wounding and healing,

Women on the spiritual pathshare their most intimate erotic secrets with astounding honesty, courage, andpassion. Aphrodite's Daughters sends a strong, persuasive message that it istime to honor sex as a sacred, soul-making force. No matter what a woman'sexperience has been, this book will transform the way she feels about hersexual journey. A must read for every man and woman on the spiritual path.

About this edition

• Publisher: Atria
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0684830809
• ISBN 13: 9780684830803
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400