The Queen of My Self

by Donna Henes

"Insightful, funny, a treasure from one of the best 'goddess gals" around."
—Olympia Dukakis

"Finally an archetype of midlife power and maturity that I can relate to—The Queen. Thank you Donna for providing this much-needed piece of women's widom."
—Christiane Northrup, M.D.

******

From one of the leading spiritual practitioners writing and working today, a landmark book that celebrates a new mythic model for the middle years of a woman's life—The Queen!

Millions of women are now entering or in the midst of midlife. With unprecedented freedom, education, longevity, and wealth, they hold positions of unheard of responsibility and stature. No longer Maidens, nor Mothers, and not yet Old Crones, the question Where do these dynamic middle-aged women fit into the traditional description of the three stages of womanhood?

In THE QUEEN OF MY SELF, Donna Henes proposes a completely original paradigm—that of the midlife Queen, a woman in her prime who has achieved wisdom, mastery, and self-esteem—that reflects more accurately the realities and needs of women today. Henes draws on history, mythology, and literature, her own life experience, as well as stories from women in many different societies, situations, and stations to provide, upbeat, practical, and ceremonial inspiration for all women who want to enjoy the fruits of an influential, passionate, and powerful maturity.

******

"For those intrepid ones among us who intend to take ownership of our lives no matter what, this book is our revolutionary manifesto."
—Vicki Noble, co-creator of MOTHERPEACE TAROT and author of SHAKTI WOMAN and THE DOUBLE GODDESS

"Wise women, goddesses, and midlife Queens Mama Donna's book is a friend, an ally, and a sweet sister whose wise words bring insight, humor, and power to women during and after menopause.
—Susun Weed, author of NEW MENOPAUSALYEARS THE WISE WOMAN WAY

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Womens, Self Help

224 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 9, 2004

About the author

Donna Henes is an internationally renowned urban shaman, ritual expert, award-winning author, popular speaker and workshop leader whose joyful celebrations of celestial events have introduced ancient traditional rituals and contemporary ceremonies to millions of people in more than 100 cities since 1972. She has published five books and is included in six anthologies, a CD, an acclaimed Ezine and writes for The Huffington Post, Beliefnet and UPI Religion and Spirituality Forum, and serves as a ritual consultant for the television and film industry. Mama Donna, as she is affectionately called, maintains a ceremonial center, spirit shop, ritual practice and consultancy in Exotic Brooklyn, NY where she works with individuals, groups, institutions, municipalities and corporations to create meaningful ceremonies for every imaginable occasion.

Sign up for Mama Donna's newsletter!

'Unofficial Commissioner of Public Spirit of NYC.' –The New Yorker
'For 35 years Ms. Henes has been putting city folk in touch with Mother Earth.' –New York Times
'Part performance artist, part witch, part social director for planet earth.' –The Village Voice
'A-List exorcist!' –NY Post
'The Original crystal-packing mama.' –NY Press
'Insightful, funny, a treasure. One of the best 'goddess gals' around.' –Olympia Dukakis

www.DonnaHenes.com
www.TheQueenOfMySelf.com
www.mamadonnasspiritshop.com
www.treeoflifefunerals.com

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Henes

Watch her videos:
http://www.youtube.com/user/MamaDonna...

Read her on the Huffington Post:
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/author...

Connect with her on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/MamaDonnaHenes
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Que...

Follow her on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/queenmamadonna
https://twitter.com/thequeenbook

Reviews

[Trista Hendren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fabulous book that was so helpful to me as I navigate perimenopause. Thank you for putting it out there in the world! I have already recommended it to many, many women.

[Fostergrants · Rating 5 out of 5]

i fell in love with this woman. she's a crazy bird with a lust for life. she's decided that the whole maiden/mother/crone idea was missing a link. in between mother and crone comes Queen. we don't have to go from being mothers to being old ladies any more. our lives are what we make them and she inspires you to go out and be happy. her quirky sense of humor is very enjoyable...like she's your loopy aunt sitting on your sofa...the aunt you want to be like when you grown up.

[Rexanna Ipock-Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

I learned some new and different ways to take care of myself. I like the idea of a fourth stage of life for women. Of course, I like the idea of being a queen. This is a great book for any women who is no longer a mother but not a crone, yet.

[Julie Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Insightful. I was pleased to know that there are other women searching as I am -- for a way to live our lives before we become crones. I'd much rather be a queen than a crone. This is a good start for a journey into something more.

[Molly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-read this this year as a small group study and found it much more enjoyable than the first time around. Lots of gems and insights!

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

An inspiring, must read book for all women over 45 years old. Looking forward to planning my "cronning ceremony in November;-)