The Storyteller's Goddess is a collection of more than 30 stories from 20 cultures that celebrate the goddess. They are organized around seven healing goddess principles and are inspired by traditional goddess lore and ancient artifacts. Each one is introduced by placing it in its cultural and historical context, telling the story's origins, and describing props that can be used to invoke that story's goddess -- from Kali and Hecate to Shekina, Kuan Yin, Athena, Mary, and Lilith. "A wonderful reading experience. The language is clear, respectful, and inviting..." -- Luisah Teish, author of Jambalaya "Carolyn Edwards provides new myths for a new age of goddess retellings." -- Caitlin Matthews, author of Sophia, Goddess of Wisdom "These stories grow from the Earth. ... Gorgeous bloom from our living flesh." -- Barbara Mor, coauthor of The Great Cosmic Mother This is the only book of fairytales that my daughter will actually stay awake to listen to... -- Howard Reingold, Whole Earth Review Carolyn McVickar Edwards , a teacher and storyteller in Oakland, California, is the author of The Storyteller's Goddess and In the Light of the Moon . She is interested in the literacies and languages of earth, myths, books, folk songs and stories, and conversation. More information about her and her work is available at www.carolynmcvickaredwards.com.