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Foxfire, Wolfskin and Other Stories of Shapeshifting Women

Written by: Dr Sharon Blackie
Narrated by: Vinette Robinson,Claire Morgan,Gillian Hay,Eilidh Beaton,Shelley Atkinson,Melanie McHugh
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Publisher's Summary

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.  

©2019 Dr Sharon Blackie (P)2019 Audible, Ltd

What the critics say

"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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  • KLM
  • 2022-10-30

Wonderfully empowering updated folk tales.

The stories are interesting and entertaining. Glad I purchased this heartfelt rendition of these stories.

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Bringing us back to our wild dreams ...

These ancient tales take on a new life in the pages of these writings. And the narration is couldn’t be more perfect!
Enjoy

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  • Kimberly Payne
  • 2020-01-26

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.
  • 2021-06-20

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
  • 2020-07-26

Love this!!

All of Sharon Blackie's work moves me. I am transported to another place, another time. Well done!

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  • Jennifer Smith
  • 2023-06-09

Empowered retelling of folktales too long ignored.

In reading this book I felt the old wisdoms whispering down through the generations. I highly recommend to anyone wishing to reconnect to the wildness of the Self. In story, truth is most profound. Read and enjoy!

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  • Deborah Meyers
  • 2021-01-26

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
  • 2020-08-05

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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  • George R
  • 2023-03-09

Wow. Powerful creative storytelling

Brought to life by wonderful narrators. Age old stories made contemporary without losing their poetry.

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  • Amy
  • 2022-11-25

This is my all time favorite

This has struck me in the heart and one I will listen to when I don’t feel strong.

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  • Clara Madrigal
  • 2022-12-16

Loved the stories and narrators

These stories are wonderful and the different narrators made listening to them very interesting and delightful. Each chapter is a story and the content kept me captivated. This is a book I will listen to again.

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  • Casey Grubb
  • 2022-07-17

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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