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Book Synopsis"A Woman's Way" is an optimistic account of transformative growth which maps the journey from inner turmoil to confidence, joy and fulfilment. This is a spiritual journey that is offered to all in early to middle adulthood but in this instance, the wisdom of a group of twelve women has been tapped to illuminate the process. Through an economical sharing of their experiences, the features of this journey are brought to light and ideas for getting through it are recommended. Describing the path that they have trodden removes its mystique and diminishes any fear that other travellers may have of exploring this (inner) landscape.Although challenging, it is an exciting journey that enables women to find their true expression and live vigorously and vitally in the world. Many who tread this path report the arrival at their destination in the most glowing terms as the dysfunctional behaviours of the past are shed in favour of self-confidence and self-responsibility. This is called the 'becoming' journey to suggest its ongoing nature and the dynamic of emerging beauty.
Trade ReviewTrust me; this book could save your life. From the moment I read the first line 'I come from a family of wounded women' I was hooked. Gentle, wise and compassionate, Dena takes you by the hand and takes you on a journey that will change you forever. Erin Pizzey, international author, poet and playwright and founder of the refuges for women and children who have been subject to domestic violenceDena shows remarkable humanity in her perception of a woman's dilemma and a remarkable ability to see the synchronicity which pulls a universal strategy out of each of their narratives. What I think is really enlightening about the book is the way she takes the individual circumstance - a silk thread if you like - and instead of simply setting it up as a separate case, she takes the individual strands and twists them into an elaborate, thick, silken chord so that each one contributes to the strength of the whole. She extracts from each individual case a strategy of wisdom. Michael Glickman, architect, inventor, author and playwrightThis book is both an emotional and intellectual inspiration to those who have experienced the pain of feeling unloved and abused. It provides a female perspective on what it feels like to have lived through such events and also on what it takes to overcome the past. The author uses her own experiences and that of her contributors sensitively to highlight the ups and downs of the journey towards healing while providing a range of stages required to overcome the legacy that such events leave. Academic rigour and compassion come together. Gladeana McMahon, Fellow of the British Association for Counselling, Association for Coaching and Co-Director of the Centre for Stress Management"A Woman's Way" is an experience, a friend, and an inspiration to guide women who desire to make positive changes in their lives. In fact all women can learn from it, even those who have not been touched by trauma but are simply experiencing change. Dena's writing is eloquent, personal and helps the reader understand emotional experiences and options for change. Lynne van Brakel is a facilitator of personal and professional development and a life coachDena offers the sincere reader an outstretched hand with which to journey; a journey from despair and confusion to understanding and the blossoming into the fullness of being. From the first chapter I could feel the invitation to go much deeper so I entered the book and experienced it fully. As I did so, it created all sorts of emotions in me. I really liked her writing style and even laughed out loud in places! There is an appealing 'dryness' to her humour which made me smile in spite of the challenging nature of some of the messages. It is a much needed guide, support and most of all, a gesture of loving understanding and encouragement. I would recommend it to all women who are making conscious steps from healing to wholeness. Jay Keshava is the co-founder of a holistic retreat centre in Glastonbury. She is a counsellor, coach and spiritual mentor
