Woman Who Glows in the Dark: A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health
Description
Woman Who Glows in the Dark: A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health by Elena Avila with Joy Parker (foreword by Clarissa Pinkola Estés) is an intimate blend of memoir and medicine. A psychiatric nurse‑specialist turned curandera, Avila shares stories, rituals, and practices that illuminate an enduring healing tradition.
Written in clear, compassionate prose, this trade paperback invites general readers into the roots of curanderismo—offering context, ceremony, and everyday tools for balance and well‑being.
Key Features
- Genre & approach: Memoir‑guide to traditional healing (curanderismo) grounded in lived experience.
- Contributors: With Joy Parker; foreword by Clarissa Pinkola Estés.
- Edition details: Paperback; 352 pages; Tarcher (Penguin Random House); publication date May 22, 2000; ISBN‑13 9781585420223.
- Reader aids: Stories, reflections, and practical exercises presented accessibly.
Why Choose This Book
- Rooted & respectful: Honors an Indigenous‑informed healing lineage while welcoming new readers.
- Practical wisdom: Offers rituals and reflections that can complement modern wellness.
- Conversation‑ready: A strong pick for book clubs exploring culture, health, and spirituality.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- General readers of wellness, spirituality, and memoir.
- Readers curious about curanderismo and folk‑medicine traditions.
- Libraries and book clubs seeking inclusive, culturally grounded health narratives.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Curanderismo and ceremony; body–mind–spirit balance
- Women's health; community care; cultural healing
- Story as medicine; ethics and respect for tradition
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Woman Who Glows in the Dark: A Curandera Reveals Traditional Aztec Secrets of Physical and Spiritual Health
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