Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa

by Sobonfu E. Somé

In the Dagara tribe of West Africa, women are valued as the source of the world's wisdom. They are the dreamers, the diviners, the backbone of the community-the core of human survival. What can these indigenous women teach us that will transform the way we live? On Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa, Sobonfu Somé-the first woman empowered by the Dagara elders to impart their teachings to the West-invites you to enter into a world that honors plants and animals as elders, and sees human beings as newcomers. Through the authentic wisdom practices of her tribe-formerly handed down only within the circle of Dagara village life- Sobonfu Somé shows you how to cultivate a reverent relationship with the natural world that will restore balance within yourself and with others, and create a deeper connection with spirit. "What are your unique gifts?" "What were you born to contribute?" "What can your community do to assist you?" These questions are asked of every Dagara child while still in the womb. Now you have the chance to explore these and other questions as you begin to unfold your inimitable gifts, with Women's Wisdom from the Heart of Africa.

Genres: Spirituality, Africa, Nonfiction, Feminism, Indigenous

Audio Cassette

First published June 1, 2004

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

5million stars. I may be one of few men crazy enough to buy this and start this. I just wanted to hear Sobonfu’s voice and feel her vibe. I listened to entire book and found it absolutely riveting, and so important, so powerful, fascinating, magical... the words could go on and on...

I have never felt, or knew I could feel, this close to the wisdom of Africa, the wisdom of women, the wisdom of life and spirit. I feel more connected to my wife, to myself, to the community I’ve always longed for, to my grief, my joy, my gifts.

I feel so blessed that Sobonfu decided to share this. So blessed for her tribe, and culture, her elders and gatekeepers.

I feel so blessed for life in general. And for women around the world. I learned so many things by listening to this, will be thinking about it in months and years to come and will def be listening to it again in future, and shamelessly recommending it. So if you know me, get ready, haha.

Thank you thank you thank you Sobonfu for your incredible courage and your heart and your life. Sending big love to you, wherever you are

[Kribsoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

These tapes offer great wisdoms and insights from Sobonfu heart I found many answers to questions I had not even formulated now African womens have many tools and techniques that African women can use every day in her life that assist not only connection to spirit but an honouring of her feminity and Sobonfu provides practical examples from her vast experiences as a woman providing a platform of power for every woman She shares the feminity that is universal,crossing difference and culture As an initiated woman from the Dagara people of West Africa Sobonfu Some in these tapes offers women the opportunity to value her self, life and all her relationships Changing our perspective and ability to create

[Georgina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was great, and I hope the go back and listen to this again soon. Very insightful and the little prayers and songs before each chapter were so lovely. Really enjoyed this.

[Nina · Rating 5 out of 5]

More than 5 stars and more.
I will re-listen to this book so many times in my life. I have so much to learn from this woman and her untainted part of my motherland and how that still holds our hands and holds out hope that the roots we've had shaken to a near uprooting, loss of all soil ans soil of our ancestors are still capable of regrowing.

i'm saddened to hace learned she passsed but her worl will live on. she put her efforts into giving her purpose her all and I'm forever going to be grateful to have stumbled on this. Words aren't enough to express my gratitude

[Nernwon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book gave me a new perspective of and way to envision womanhood, rituals, grief, and belonging. It’s powerful and transformative & would recommend this to any person, but specifically Black women, who is interested in finding new ways of being and connecting.

[Ada · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing and powerful book every women especially Black Women should read this! ❤️🙏🏾
Sobonfu Somé is a gift in our lives!!
Blessed be her name, blessed be our ancestors!

[Dawn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn't finish. Will likely revisit. Really enjoyed the bits on the importance of celebrating menstruation. I'd recommend it.

[Danielea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every woman needs this book, especially black women. If we were all made aware of the brilliance inside this book we'd all realise how important we are as women! Superb book!

[Traci · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the insights and the rituals that were shared.

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