Much has been written on the plight of women in Indian society, but this book presents an effective practical response to the appalling injustices - and a model of hope for agencies and programs for oppressed women around the world.
Women Healing Women recounts the true story of
Maher, a remarkable project and centre for battered women and children located near Pune, India. Founded in 1997, the project has provided refuge to more than 1250 women, half of whom might otherwise have been murdered, committed suicide, or starved to death. Maher is an interfaith community that honours all religions and strongly repudiates caste distinctions - making it a rare beacon shining new hope upon some of the gravest problems in India and around the world. The book is rich with stories - poignant first-hand accounts by women and children whose lives have been transformed by the Maher project. Later chapters explore the larger implications of this pioneering work, with guidance for implementing similar projects elsewhere. Written in a concise narrative style, "Women Healing Women in India" is an easy and compelling read.
More about William KeepinWilliam Keepin, PhD, has facilitated forty intensive gatherings in five countries for healing and reconciliation between women and men. He is the President of
Satyana Institute, and founder of the
Power of Reconciliation Project. Trained in mathematical physics and in transpersonal psychology and Eastern meditation disciplines, his scientific work on global warming and renewable energy influenced environmental policy in many countries. He leads retreats on interfaith spirituality for religious leaders. Will is author of
Divine Duality.
More about Cynthia BrixCynthia Brix, M.Div, MA, is an interfaith minister specializing in international peacemaking, and spiritual direction for young adults. She is Program Director of Satyana Institute, and co-founder of its
Women's Spiritual Mastery Project. Cynthia co-directs with William Keepin the Power of Reconciliation Project that facilitates intensive healing between women and men in South Africa, India, Canada and the United States. Formerly the Unitarian Universalist campus minister at the
University of Colorado, she leads retreats on interfaith spirituality, and is adjunct faculty at
Holy Names University. Cynthia is contributing author of
Divine Duality.
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