Of Woman Born: Motherhood as Experience and InstitutionBantam Books, 1977 - 328 pages |
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Page 22
... carried away in the end was a determination to heal - insofar as an in- dividual woman can , and as much as possible with other women - the separation between mind and body ; never again to lose myself both psychically and physically in ...
... carried away in the end was a determination to heal - insofar as an in- dividual woman can , and as much as possible with other women - the separation between mind and body ; never again to lose myself both psychically and physically in ...
Page 29
... carried on an endless , seasonal activity of raising , preparing , and processing food , processing skins , reeds , clay , dyes , fats , herbs , producing textiles and clothing , brewing , making soap and candles , doctoring and nursing ...
... carried on an endless , seasonal activity of raising , preparing , and processing food , processing skins , reeds , clay , dyes , fats , herbs , producing textiles and clothing , brewing , making soap and candles , doctoring and nursing ...
Page 215
... carry with her the male infant suckling at her breast , but she is told , No , you will lose your life trying to save ... carried in our arms , against our breasts , and move on , trusting ourselves and them enough to do so . And , yes ...
... carry with her the male infant suckling at her breast , but she is told , No , you will lose your life trying to save ... carried in our arms , against our breasts , and move on , trusting ourselves and them enough to do so . And , yes ...
Contents
Anger and Tenderness | 1 |
The Sacred Calling | 23 |
The Kingdom of the Fathers | 39 |
Copyright | |
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