You Are a Heroine: A Retelling of the Hero’s Journey
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In every heroic tale, the heroine is called to fulfill a com¬pelling desire or seek a new adventure. Sometimes she is eager to accept the call. Other times, she refuses out of fear—but the call grows ever louder.
For modern-day women, the struggle for self-discovery and the courage to leap into the unknown is no different.
Mirroring the heroine’s journey, this empowering guide outlines:
•the power of choice.
•models for personal development.
•strategies to combat critics (even yourself).
•tips for dealing with emotional roadblocks.
•methods to achieve self-acceptance.
You may not be Wonder Woman, but you are certainly a heroine. It’s time to unleash the power within!
For fans of:
•Joseph Campbell's "The Hero with a Thousand Faces"
•Will Craig's "Living the Hero's Journey"
•Maureen Murdock's "The Heroine's Journey"
BlueInk Starred Review:
You know you’re in for a ride when a book starts with a woman—in this case, the author’s then-21-year-old grandmother—tossing her suitcase from a moving train, then leaping herself. “She did what anyone following her dream would do,” life coach Susanna Liller explains in the preface to You Are a Heroine: A Retelling of the Hero’s Journey.
Fortunately, Liller’s book doesn’t encourage readers to jump out of vehicles. Rather, it’s designed to “awaken the Heroine” in ordinary women and help them reach their potential in areas ranging from career and parenting to social activism. “The Heroine’s Journey,” she writes, “is ultimately all about the Heroine allowing herself to become herself.”
Building on the work of the late author Joseph Campbell, who linked classical myths to common psychological themes, Liller guides readers with chapter-by-chapter steps of the Journey, such as the “Call,” which represents the urge to do something different; learning to interact with major characters like naysayers and supporters, and coming to grips with figurative dragons that represent deep fears and challenges. Three real-life heroines—women who’ve seen their share of life-changing events, from divorce to chronic illness—share stories throughout, and their motivational quotes appear at the beginning of each chapter along with Campbell’s. Writing exercises are embedded in the prose.
With occasional references to Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz, Liller also gives relatable examples of her personal Journey milestones, including how the shock of having a pet project put on the back-burner by the boss quickly led to a new self-employment venture.
The author’s straightforward, conversational writing is a pleasure, but it’s her ability to help women interpret their circumstances in a more adventurous, intuitive way that makes this book unique. While male heroes have been traditionally defined by their physical battles, “Heroineism,” she writes, “is about having the courage to expand from within.” The Heroine’s Journey gives us a fresh way of seeing just how far we can go.
Highly recommended for fans of Joseph Campbell.
Susanna Liller
Susanna Liller, like many women, wears multiple professional hats (which she enjoys wearing). She is an organizational-development consultant, executive coach, women’s workshop leader, writer and musician. Her career, whether mediating, facilitating or coaching with groups or individuals, has always been about helping people find the path that evolves them to the next level of success. Susanna sees herself as a guide and motivator in this transformational process.
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