The Journey of the Heroine. A Woman's Path to Wholeness

Maureen Murdoch's book has become a classic work on the inner lives of women and their paths in modern society, where masculine values of competitiveness, focus on achievements, and demonstration of strength prevail. Murdoch's years of research is a rethinking... of Joseph Campbell's famous "The Hero with a Thousand Faces".Using myths and fairy tales, self-analysis, and client stories, the author describes the archetypal path of a woman, which consists of a cycle of 10 stages: from separation from the feminine principle (in search of recognition and approval) to the integration of the masculine and feminine principles within oneself. This is the path of the modern heroine from imposed values to true wholeness.Who is this book for: - For all who are interested in literature on the topic of archetypes, fairy tales, and myths.- For women who are seeking direction in their inner work on themselves.- For psychologists, psychotherapists, coaches, educators, and managers.- For screenwriters, writers, and anyone involved in storytelling.- For those who are interested in the influence of culture on an individual's life.