Author : Clarissa Pinkola: Estes

Clarissa Pinkola Estés, an acclaimed American poet, Jungian psychoanalyst, and cantadora (keeper of the old stories in the Hispanic tradition), is renowned for her insightful exploration of the human psyche and the feminine spirit. Born in 1945 to a family of Mestizo and Mexican heritage, Estés was raised in the oral traditions of her immigrant and refugee family, which deeply influenced her storytelling and therapeutic work. Armed with a doctorate in ethno-clinical psychology, her multidisciplinary expertise spans post-trauma recovery and the preservation of indigenous literature. Estés’ seminal work, "Women Who Run With the Wolves," weaves together myths, fairy tales, and folklore to celebrate and revive the wild woman archetype, earning her a revered place in contemporary feminist literature.