Her Blood Is Gold: Celebrating the Power of Menstruation - Softcover

Owen, Lara

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0062506412 ISBN 13: 9780062506412

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1993

Synopsis

We menstruate more now than at any time in human history. Girls are starting to menstruate earlier due to protein-rich diets and hormones in food; women are less likely to die young; we have fewer children and therefore spend less time not menstruating. Increased work and family stresses, in addition to more periods, mean that women are more physically and psychologically vulnerable to negative attitudes to menstruation. So it is more important than ever that we investigate ways to make our periods physically, emotionally, and spiritually healthy.

About this title

Review

"Lara Owen's well-researched, beautifully crafted and elegant book offers the reader a profound perspective on the role of menstruation in the life of women and society. It explores the physical, emotional, spiritual and practical dimensions of menstruation and provides a new and powerful view on this still taboo topic. Owen's book is a classic and a must read for every woman and every man who wishes to understand this powerful part of feminine life. Her book changes lives. You will never look at menstruation in the same way again. Everyone should read this innovative, thoughtful and powerful book. A major contribution."

From the Publisher

This is the third edition of Her Blood Is Gold, previously published by HarperSanFrancisco and Aquarian/Thorsons in 1993 and in a revised, expanded edition by The Crossing Press in 1998 (as Honoring Menstruation). This edition contains all of the second edition and also previously deleted material from the first edition. Please see the many five-starred reviews on the Amazon pages for the earlier editions.

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0062506412
• ISBN 13: 9780062506412
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English