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The Genius Myth Paperback – 18 May 2016

by Michael Meade (Author)
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Each person born participates in the genius of life and the world at this time is in great need of an awakening of genius qualities hidden within each of us. In a rapidly changing world faced with seemingly impossible problems, it becomes important to understand that each person has something to contribute. Both timely and timeless, this book combines dramatic real life experiences with compelling mythic tales and a profound exploration of the wisdom of genius, and is essential for anyone who seeks to awaken their own genius and learn how to heal nature and renew culture. Rather than a heroic journey undertaken by a select few, the genius myth imagines that everyone by virtue of bearing some genius qualities is subject to a genuine calling in life. The question becomes not whether or not you are a genius, but in what way does genius appear in you and how might it contribute to your well-being and at the same time benefit the world around you. This book will help young people hoping to find a meaningful way in the world and adults wanting to dwell more deeply in life. It offers essential ideas for parents and teachers, counselors and mentors seeking to encourage and support those they teach and care about. The Genius Myth is vital reading for anyone searching for a true orientation in the midst of a world gone wrong.
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  1. Print length
    249 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Greenfire Press
  4. Publication date
    18 May 2016
  5. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.91 x 22.86 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0971601127
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0971601123
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As a teacher and mythologist, Michael Meade is genius let out of the bottle. He is strong medicine for hard times, an elixir of amazing stories, rich ideas, and brilliant seeds of wisdom for remaking the world. --Jack Kornfield

Michael Meade is magic. Unlike anyone else one is likely to encounter, Michael Meade is one of the greatest living teachers of our time. There is brilliant medicine in this book. --Alice Walker

Michael Meade helps us understand the truths and teachings of our ancient myths and applies them to a world in turmoil and deepening crisis. The tale he weaves of human imagination and genius re-establishes the regenerative power of both nature and culture --Luis Rodriguez

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Michael Meade, born and raised in New York City, is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic and fiery storytelling, street savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. His ability to tap into ancestral sources of wisdom to help people of today heal their communities has inspired thousands of people throughout the world. His unique translations of age-old myths and symbols into culturally relevant, everyday language earned him an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Michael is also the founder of Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, author of The Genius Myth, The Water of Life, The World Behind the World, Fate and Destiny and Why the World Doesn't End. He is co-editor of The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart, and editor of the cross-cultural anthology on rites of passage: Crossroads: A Quest for Contemporary Rites of Passage.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenfire Press (18 May 2016)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 249 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0971601127
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0971601123
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.91 x 22.86 cm
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Michael Meade, born and raised in New York City, is a renowned storyteller, author, and scholar of mythology, anthropology, and psychology. He combines hypnotic and fiery storytelling, street savvy perceptiveness, and spellbinding interpretations of ancient myths with a deep knowledge of cross-cultural rituals. His ability to tap into ancestral sources of wisdom to help people of today heal their communities has inspired thousands of people throughout the world. His unique translations of age-old myths and symbols into culturally relevant, everyday language earned him an honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Michael is also the founder of Mosaic Multicultural Foundation, author of The Genius Myth, The Water of Life, The World Behind the World, Fate and Destiny and Why the World Doesn't End. He is co-editor of The Rag and Bone Shop of the Heart, and editor of the cross-cultural anthology on rites of passage: Crossroads: A Quest for Contemporary Rites of Passage.

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  • Beej
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Genuis Myth is right up my alley.. ...
    Reviewed in Australia on 30 December 2016
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    The Genuis Myth is right up my alley...storytelling and its meanings impactful...and there relation to youth poignant...Michael Meade has the gift of the gab and his insightfulness had me reading and rereading as he is a genius...Top 10 reads
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  • helmand mandozay
    3.0 out of 5 stars Vital topic, but this book needs editing. Meade rambles too much
    Reviewed in Australia on 13 November 2018
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    The main reason I gave this
    Three stars is I respect Meade and there is some gold here
    And I want more people to explore the topic.

    But this book badly needs editing. Seriously. Meade is great, but he rambles on and on, which is really disappointing because this had th potential to be a great book.
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  • Melanie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 April 2018
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    Michael Meade is always excellent
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in Canada on 26 January 2017
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    Great read
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  • Marilyn
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazingly insightful book
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 April 2020
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    I loved this book. It validated so much of me. It strengthened
    My resolve to allow the best in me to come forth . It gave me the courage and encouragement I needed to move closer to myself.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth Reading!!
    Reviewed in the United States on 24 May 2018
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    Book was recommended by X wife so it had to be good to get me to read it.. Actually, I enjoy reading Mead..
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  • Dark.O
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book on applied mythology
    Reviewed in the United States on 30 September 2017
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    I like they way Meade sticks to the thesis of the book throughout all the chapters. The moving away from the Hero myth is refreshing. I find Meade's chapter on the deserted children very insightful, as it gives a mythological explanation for the behaviour of at risk youth among others. His mythological way of handling young people who are presenting with suicide ideation is moving.
    Maybe the writing of a preface, to introduce the thesis and basic concepts of the book, would be helpful for readers who are less familiar with archetypes and the mythology.
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