As a child growing up in a family of cantadoras (keepers of the old stories), Clarissa Pinkola Estes learned first-hand how a story told at bedtime can soothe away the troubles of the day, and prepare the way for another night's dreams to follow. Now a beloved cantadora herself, Estes shares this treasured family tradition with you on Bedtime Stories, her own special collection of tales to relax and ease you to sleep.Join this world-renowned Jungian analyst and bestselling author as she explores: How to use stories as healing companions that open an "aperture" into the divine world of our dreams; the meaning of archetypal figures like Mother Night and the Sandman, and themes such as renewal, enchantment and transformation; original tellings by Dr. Estes of her bedside favorites, including Sleeping Beauty, the Mouse and the Lion, and more.