{"product_id":"wise-women","title":"Wise Women","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMyths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy Sharon Blackie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith Angharad Wynne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRediscover the strength, wisdom and untamed spirit of women in midlife and beyond.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWise Women is an unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales celebrating mature women as powerful, clever and deeply compelling figures. Drawing from lesser-known European traditions, Sharon Blackie brings forward the stories of formidable giantesses, mysterious witches, unconventional fairy godmothers and wise old women who refuse to disappear quietly into the background.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese memorable characters outwit monsters, guide younger women, embody the cycles of the Earth and remind us that growing older can be a time of greater freedom, courage, creativity and authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach beautifully retold story is accompanied by thoughtful commentary exploring its historical background, deeper themes and relevance to women navigating the second half of life today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside this book, you’ll discover:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Retold myths, legends and folk tales from European traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Powerful older female characters rarely celebrated in familiar fairy tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Wise women, witches, giantesses, crones and fairy godmothers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Stories exploring courage, transformation, resilience and independence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Thoughtful commentary accompanying each tale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Insight into the cultural meaning and history behind the stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Inspiration for living boldly and authentically through midlife and beyond\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this book stands out:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Challenges negative cultural stereotypes surrounding women and ageing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Reclaims forgotten stories of powerful older women\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Combines evocative storytelling with mythology and cultural insight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Presents midlife as a rich season of wisdom, experience and possibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Created by acclaimed writer, psychologist and mythologist Sharon Blackie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Women approaching or experiencing midlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Readers interested in mythology, folklore and fairy tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fans of Sharon Blackie’s Hagitude and If Women Rose Rooted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Exploring feminine wisdom and empowering stories\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Book clubs and women’s circles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• A meaningful gift for mothers, grandmothers and wise women everywhere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Authors: Sharon Blackie and Angharad Wynne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pages: 336\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dimensions: Approximately 19.7 × 12.7 × 2.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Imprint: Virago\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Publication date: 13 January 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• ISBN: 9780349018331\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sound Temple","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52005817123101,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1786\/8061\/files\/WiseWomenBook.jpg?v=1783744875","url":"https:\/\/thesoundtemple.com.au\/products\/wise-women","provider":"The Sound Temple","version":"1.0","type":"link"}