2009 IPPY Bronze Medal Winner for Mind-Body-Spirit from Independent Publishers. 2008 Award Winning Finalist for Best New Non Fiction from USA Books News. Women of Wisdom is an inspiring book of spiritual, academic and artistic contributions from professionals and lay people who share their experience of being women and celebrate the power of the feminine spirit. The book is laced with art, stories, songs and poetry creating an inspiring kaleidoscope of feminine reverence. In addition to writings by the author and founder of Women of Wisdom, Kris Steinnes, contributors include best selling authors Jean Houston, Jean Shinoda Bolen, Marion Woodman, Isabel Allende, Angeles Arrien, Judith Orloff, Riane Eisler, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Frances Moore Lappe, Brooke Medicine-Eagle, and Nicki Scully. "This anthology of wisdom from some of the greatest women thinkers and writers of our time is a rare treasure. It inspires, informs, and gives us hope for the future in which the best potential of all people, and of our precious earth, can be realized. " Joan Borysenko, Ph.D., author A Woman s Book of Life. "Women of Wisdom offers a wide range of possibilities, images, and visions for galvanizing a better world for future generations. This compilation is a timely and invaluable resource for all ages, cultures, and disciplines." Angeles Arrien, author of The Four-Fold Way " The book is beautifully done, the women in it are brilliant, the graphics are exquisite, and the intelligence of your whole organization and effort are stunning. " Barbara Marx Hubbard, author of Conscious Evolution. " I do congratulate you on a powerful book. I am very proud to be among this company Your own piece is an excellent introduction to all that follows. I hope many people will feel in their bones what this book is about. " Marion Woodman, author of Leaving My Father's House. " I should have known that what we were going to get some of the most significant conversations we ve had with women on the leading edge on this planet. What I didn t expect that we would get is this beautiful book that is so filled with pictures and poetry. For me, all books should be done like this. But mostly what I love about this is how you share the personal stories of the people and also how you integrate their message. " Dr. Pat Baccili, The Dr Pat Show