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Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women
- Narrated by: Vinette Robinson, Claire Morgan, Gillian Hay, Eilidh Beaton, Shelley Atkinson, Melanie McHugh
- Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Fantasy
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Charged with drama and beauty, this memorable collection by a master storyteller weaves a magical world of possibility and power from female myths of physical renewal, creation and change. It is an extraordinary immersion into the bodies and voices, mindscapes and landscapes, of the shapeshifting women of our native folklore.
Drawing on myth and fairy tales found across Europe from Croatia to Sweden, Ireland to Russia, Sharon Blackie brings to life women's remarkable ability to transform themselves in the face of seemingly impossible circumstances. These stories are about coming to terms with our animal natures, exploring the ways in which we might renegotiate our fractured relationship with the natural world and uncovering the wildness and wilderness within.
Critic reviews
"A deeply evocative and haunting collection... Part rally cry, part warning, part manifesto and all parts enchanting, Sharon Blackie's Foxfire, Wolfskin is a deeply evocative and haunting collection. I want to press this powerful book into the hands of everyone I know and say listen." (Holly Ringland, author of The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart)
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- kj
- 05-08-22
Wonderful
Just wonderful.
So engaging & empowering.
Beautifully narrated too, which made my daily commutes listening to this a joy.
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- Silvie Le Muzic
- 17-04-22
All women perk your ears!
Deeply researched, ingeniously reimagined, beautifully told tales of women becoming themselves; for themselves, and re-membering their lineage and relationship with Gaia herself. All the realms of natural life and beyond is knitted into the structure, the stories, and in the details, each story style unique! The narrators too are fabulous! How I appreciate the different accents, The Russian Baba Yaga story notwithstanding. Chuckled with some embarrassment through that one - spot on spiritual half-assing called out lovingly. Time to go all in, for all of us.
Thank you Dr.Sharon. I’m in the midst of If Women Rose Rooted too - enthralled - reading myself to more authenticity & belonging. Deelpy appreciated.
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- Mharie Dinsdale
- 17-02-22
Strong women
Loved hearing the stories and learning about my history as a woman wanting to be walking authentically
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- Miss Julie Lowenthal
- 24-09-21
Beauty full
Fabulous and wonderfully crafted stories, touched me deeply. Excellent narration all round. I would highly recommend this.
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- Claire
- 24-03-21
Loved these stories ❤
Although I've always loved tales like this and have heard many from grandma to me now being 38, these I thoroughly enjoyed for their difference not just by words but opinions too, love anything that tells of free woman and empowerment for them as we have shunned and silenced quite enough, why should not now shout and display ourselves for all we are worth. Very good narrative, easy to understand and follow, not too long but just right for an enjoyable collection.
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- yvonne
- 06-02-21
Skin Deep
Dr Blackie casts her magic of prose, poetry and re-imaginging and sets free in our imagination how the world of there and here could be. Laugh, cry and rejoice with her in the way stories can be relevant today as we search for meaning, and ways to respect nature , our own nature and be natural.
Narrated with authentic voices so that the stories emerge with wit and a twist.
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- Annie
- 22-08-20
Haunting and inspiring
I loved this listen. Just the right balance of regional accents and well paced reading to set off an evocative collection of stories. One I will listen to again and again
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- Kimberly Payne
- 26-01-20
Step into the Otherworld and enjoy
The only thing missing from these stories was the fire in which we all set around and hear a retelling of lost stories. I lost count of the times I laughed out loud, especially meeting Babs. I will listen to this over and over for years to come and pray one day I get to become the Callioch myself.
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- Alisa M.
- 20-06-21
Absolute storytelling magic that does honor to the cultures they come from.
The reimagining of these stories shows the diversity and skill aid Sharon Blackie’s narrative voice. These are stories that are meant to be told orally and the delivery by the narrators is magic. You feel as if you are gathered by a fire listening or being told by a friend of their experience. I felt overwhelmed to tears with the sheer beauty of the storytelling and delivery of all of these stories.
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- Brittany
- 26-07-20
Love this!!
All of Sharon Blackie's work moves me. I am transported to another place, another time. Well done!
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- Deborah Meyers
- 26-01-21
Just what I needed!
Great stories Wonderfully performed! The characters all had their own voice and accent. I warmed to the stories a little more with each one.
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- Rev. Elena Romero
- 05-08-20
Magick!
One of the best folk story books I've ever read. Thank you Sharon Blackie for the delightful journey into the realm of magickal woman.
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- Casey Grubb
- 17-07-22
Life changing
The words and performances in this audiobook will strike a deep chord in the heart of any women who is open to the call. I especially love the Gaelic myths and references. Incredible author. Thank you.
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- WG Maverick
- 13-02-22
Spell-binding, richly told stories
I was deeply moved, disturbed and delighted by the telling, and the tales included in this volume.
It was good to remember there is still magic in the world.
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- Celeste
- 19-10-21
Absolutely exquisite
Oh how I adore and cherish the work Sharon Blackie puts out into this modern world. It truly is a balm for the restlessness and confusion my soul feels.
Wonderful reimagining of stories from across cultures. The narrations are fantastic and really help to cultivate the story. I’ll be buying the hard copy of the book as well so I can go back and revisit the stories over the years.
All around wonderful.