Merlin Stone Remembered: Her Life and Works

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Discover the extraordinary life and profound contributions of Merlin Stone the renowned feminist author artist historian and speaker. With unparalleled access to Merlins unpublished writings photos and personal stories Merlin Stone Remembered is a significant contribution to womens studies spirituality and the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Known for her groundbreaking book When God Was a Woman Merlin Stone was a pioneer of the Womens Movement and the reclaiming of the Great Goddess tradition of the Western world. In this phenomenal book new light is shed upon Merlins philosophy and methodology as you take a memorable journey through her life. Includes over sixty photos and a twelve-page color insert. Praise: 2015 COVR Award winner for Autobiographical and Biographical Books 2014 Florida Book Award Winner for General Non-Fiction It is so great to remember Merlin . . . to have so much detail about her life and her work.Olympia Dukakis Oscar-winning actress and author A fascinating intimate look at the life of Merlin Stone.Starhawk author of The Spiral Dance A touching tribute to a remarkable woman.Barbara G. Walker author of The Womans Encyclopedia of Myths and Secrets Amazing heartfelt funny romantic and an enduring testament to a woman who changed the world.Susun S. Weed author of the Wise Woman Herbal series "A beautiful work of love . . . celebrating the life of Merlin Stone including Lennys loving memoir of his years with this extraordinary womana delight to read!"Miriam Robbins Dexter Ph.D. author of Whence the Goddesses: A Source Book "This book is paradigm-shifting. It should be read by all those who yearn for miracles as well as by those who still need proof to believe that they are possible. It gives us hope for the regeneration of compassionate and nurturing relations between all forms of interconnected life on our planet now and in the future."Gloria Orenstein Prof. Emerita Comparative Literature and Gender Studies University of Southern California Los Angeles "A lovely and loving tribute to the late Merlin Stone a foremother of Goddess feminism . . . What a gift to those of us familiar with Stones work as well as those who want to know more about her life both personal and professional."Judith Laura author of Goddess Spirituality for the 21st Century: From Kabbalah to Quantum Physics "Merlin Stone is a great inspiration for those of us who want to know not just about history but also about herstory. Her work continues to influence the Goddess movement today. Her life partner Lenny was an inspiration for her and this book about Merlins life will inspire many."Linda Perry Barr Journalist WBAI News Pacifica Radio New York "A beautifully crafted tribute to a remarkable person. Merlin Stone a pioneering scholar of the Womens Spirituality movement figured it all out early on and made the case. Even more she was gracious and kind."Charlene Spretnak author of Lost Goddesses of Early Greece