A must read for every woman not just horsewomen. ...
935417
A must read for every woman not just horsewomen.  I was hooked in the first several pages.  The more I read the more I wondered "How can she know exactlt what I have had going on in my head.  How can she know exactly  what I have experienced?  This book will be one I will re-read several times as I do Women Who Run With The Wolves.  Miranda guides you back to re-claim the powerful, confident woman you were born to be or if you have not claimed your birthright.  Thank you Miranda for reminding me who I was and who I am.
745506
Great book that everyone (especially females should read)
1830477
This book should be taught to men and women of all ages..  So amazingly helpful to me as a woman to understand so many things about men...EVERYONE should read this book
725026
This book should be a MUST read for any woman or man.  The author is articulate and learned;  I will never forget the content of this book.  It will change how you deal with potentially dangerous situations and how to respond to them.  A life changer, for sure.
2801561
This is a book every woman should read, and every man as well, for that matter. It changed my life!
4296009
Wow if there was ever a book that was supposed to serve as a guide for women for gain any sort of assertiveness in their lives  THIS BOOK IS IT !!!

The basic problem for women is that for too long women have allowed their past, specifically their lives as a child, to control who they are today.  Dr. Julie de Azevedo Hanks has done a marvelous job in creating a pyramid of information to help women is this predicament, beginning telling what the difference between assertive and not being it.

The authors experience not only as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker [LCSW] but as a Psychotherapist lends itself perfectly to her readers what they need to gain the assertiveness they're looking for.

Instead of merely telling her readers this is what they must do or not do, she asks them to reflective on their lives and to look at the past events theyve experienced from different angles so they can try to: have more clarity in their lives, more compassion towards others and how to connect with them more effectively, increased calmness when the situations warrant it, and most important an increase in the confidence they have about themselves.  In order to attempt this, the book contains exercises which I feel are not to arduous to do.

Being a child of the 1950s, if was a song which would epitomize what this book is trying to do for women, then it would have to be I Am Woman by Helen Reddy.  If you're not familiar with this song here are some of the lyrics:

I am woman, hear me roar
In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before
And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again

[Chorus:]
Oh yes I am wise
But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price
But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything
I am strong (strong)
I am invincible (invincible)
I am woman

You can bend but never break me
'Cause it only serves to make me
More determined to achieve my final goal
And I come back even stronger
Not a novice any longer
'Cause you've deepened the conviction in my soul

As you can probably see theres no way I cant give this book the 5 STARS it so richly deserves.
2342755
Years ago, I would not have given the book, or its title a second thought.  But with lived experience, comes a different perspective.  The clarity that it has given me is mind blowing.  Dr. Estes is totally on point in her narrative and understanding of the woman archetype within...in all aspects and phases of our lives.  She brings a wholeness and a healing to those of us who suffered under the yoke of 'expectations' and allows us to live free.  Thus, we owe it to our daughters, granddaughters, and daughters-in-law to allow them to 'run with the wolves' and not encumber them with the 'roles' in which many of us were expected to fulfill.
This is a must read for ALL women and for the men who love them. This isn't a 'fluff' read at all...it is deep and messy at times, but the narrative she paints with her words and stories connect with every woman who has yearned to be free and run with the wolves!!
4119926
For all the animals that have rescued a woman!  For the women who love their animals, more than other people. For all the men who don't understand this type of woman!
All true animal lovers will agree, we have a kindred spirit.  We are not alone.
Anna does a wonderful job describing what we see in our animals and many times in ourselves.
This is a fantastic book, written by a fantastic lady.
93592
This is, by far, one of the best books that I've ever read on this topic and one that I have shared with every single woman in my life that is at this stage. I loved the no-nonsense, yet also heartfelt, approach to this book and the wisdom that was so graciously shared throughout it. I would highly recommend this book for any woman who is entering into this second season of her life who's wrestling with what's next. This will absolutely meet you where you are!
3643440
This book was and still is AMAZING!!! I could not stop listening to it! Definitely one of those books every woman should be in possession of to not only learn about men but how to handle them in different situations regarding them spending their money and wanting sex from you. A MUST READ!!! I have the audiobook and will be listening to it over and over again until each lesson is embedded in my brain. Thanks BAJE!!
1716573
Seriously one of the best books I've ever read. So relevant and true and well written. Easy to read and digest and learn from and I've highlighted parts that I love and when I go back to read them they make sense and are applicable right away because of the way the book is written. I've already purchased this book to friends whom I know will benefit from it and if I could I would get one for every woman I encounter! Amazing. Thank you Rebekah Lyons for speaking the truth, being honest and beautiful.
490541
As much as I don't want to admit it, I really needed to read this book.  Of course, there is not a woman in the world who does not need this book to one degree or another.  Self doubt is an all to common struggle for so many women, myself included.  Author Renee Swope provides tremendous wisdom and insight for women to learn to have more confidence.  She is not just speaking from her own mind or her own experiences.  She uses biblical wisdom, in fact, this book is very rich in biblical wisdom which makes this book so very useful.

My favorite part of this book is actually the very end where Renee has provided a table of the things we tell ourselves, what God says about us and the Scripture verses that prove to us that God feels that way about us.  It is pretty incredible to read such an amazing book and come to the end and find that table that I can turn to anytime I need some quick reassurance.  This book is an all-around wonderful book for any woman who has ever tried to tell herself that she is just not good enough.  In other words, this book is wonderful for ALL women.  I really enjoyed the experience of reading Renee's positive words and I enjoyed her reminding me how much God loves me.  Truly a terrific book!
4918110
I had a friend send a link to read chapter one of the book a few months ago.  Once I started, I could not stop.  It was so "powerful".  I had to have the book to see what was in store beyound chapter one.  There were some portions of the book that I could personally relate to.  I appreciate the author's ability to tell a story that many women have lived in one way or another.  It's about time to have someone stand up and keep it "real" about the issues that women face.  I got victory years ago with my own demons, but this book is a resource that will help women before they go off the deep end like Joan, the main charcter.  Make sure that your sister, cousin, girlfriends, and every woman in your life gets a copy.  I even let my teenage cousins read it.  I don't want them to make the same mistakes that I made.  I'm glad we serve an awesome God who redeems us all.  His love is so great and I believe that every woman who reads this book will either run to God or want to renew what she already has with her heavenly Father who adores her as the queen that she is.
3869629
This is an excellent book for women of all ages. It not only prepares you for a new decade you may be about to enter, but it helps you understand where you're presently at and have come from. I am sharing the book with my friends, sisters and two twentysomething nieces.

Though one of the authors is a Ph. D., the book is an easy read and not burdened with psychology-speak. The composite profiles ring true and are the result of input from hundreds of women.

A must read for all women!
1922608
The author is inspirational and funny she hits the nail on the head with many insights into our own relationships with people. This is a read not just for women also for men her perspective on our own personal influences is amazing. I make sure to do a mental check of my box everyday. Thank you for such an amazing book.
3393524
Get ready to become empowered about your own body and the signs it gives so you can track your fertility. I was AMAZED and still am. Every woman on the planet should have this book. I have already given to one of my best friends. Once you know, you can't help but want to spread the knowledge! Don't wait. Buy this book and get reading today.
2064259
This is a book that every woman needs to read.  There's so much useful information that isn't normally taught to young women.  I wish I would have read this book twenty years ago.