| Blessings of the Blood: A Book of Menstrual Rituals for Women | Paperbackby Celu Amberston (Author)
| List Price: | $14.95 | |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Beach Holme Publishing | | Page Count: | 203 Pages | | Publication Date: | March 01, 1994 | | Sales Rank: | 1,230,363st |
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)
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Amazing! by Susan M. Barron (you esh aye!!!)  5 Stars
May 18, 2006
This is one of the best books on the subject of menstruation, and I wish they would reissue Celu's masterpiece!
Filled with anecdotes, storytelling and empathy.
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Personal and positive! 5 Stars
April 11, 2000
I admit, I grew up with hearing about "the CURSE" - and am happy to say I've changed my outlook... at least a little. Seeing my cycle in a positive way by reading the thoughts and feelings of other woman was an eye-opening experiance, one I won't regret.
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