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There is, perhaps, no more powerful archetype of female resistance than Lilith. As women across the globe rise up against the patriarchy, Lilith stands beside them, misogyny's original challenger. This anthology-a chorus of voices hitting chords of defiance, liberation, anger and joy-reclaims the goodness of women bold enough to hold tight to their essence. Through poetry, prose, incantation, prayer and imagery, women from all walks of life invite you to join them in the revolutionary act of claiming their place-of reclaiming themselves. Praise for Original Resistance: "Original Resistance is an inspiring collection of essays, stories, and poems centered around Lilith, a timely symbol of women's resistance and self sovereignty. The diverse voices in this book create a powerful call to women to reclaim themselves and the spirit of Lilith, whose time has come." -Sue Monk Kidd, Author of The Invention of Wings "Everything my feminine soul has been thirsting for is contained in the brimming cup of this book. The Lilith archetype unleashes the wild heart, blows open the gates of the nondual mind, and blesses every cell of the holy, holy body. A fiery elixir of poetry and scholarship, myth and personal narrative, Original Resistance is a call to sacred action riding in on a wave of lovingkindness." -Mirabai Starr, Author of Wild Mercy "The original warrior goddess: Lilith. This anthology shows the re-awakening of the major female archetype of resistance movement against the roots of patriarchy. Through these diverse voices, listen to the murmur of a revolution that lives in the hearts of all women and is now bursting forth in a roar." -HeatherAsh Amara, Author of Warrior Goddess Training "A rich anthology filled with essays, poetry, and art inspired by Lilith, the forgotten first woman of the Old Testament. Lilith's original story is described in detail, and the pe