Families and the Interpretation of Dreams [Paperback]

Edward Bruce Bynum (Author), Carl A. Whitaker (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

Dreams reveal and illuminate not only our personal unconscious, but also our shared experiences -- especially our family life. In this original and breakthrough book, Edward Bruce Bynum explores the frequently hidden messages of our dreams as they relate to that intimate web connecting our parents and children, spouses and lovers, and friends and the wider culture. Drawing on material from the ongoing Family Dreams Research Project, Bynum explains how to identify dreams in which family themes play a role; how to understand their impact on one's emotions, decisions, and even physical health; and how to discover the cultural images embedded within.

Editorial Reviews

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"... to integrate dreams, culture, science, family dynamics, mythology, and psychoanalysis is really mind boggling." -- Carl Whitaker, M.D., author,

"Examines the very neglected but extremely important topic of dreams which occur among family members." -- Robert L. Van de Castle, Ph.D., former president of the Association for the Study of Dreams

"Guides us to true connectedness in the family. A must read for the serious family worker or member." -- Jayne Gackenbach, Ph.D., author of

About the Author

EDWARD BRUCE BYNUM is the Director of Behavioral Medicine at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is the author of several books, including "The Family Unconscious," "The African Unconscious," and "Transcending Psychoneurotic Disturbances."

Product Details

• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Paraview Special Editions (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931044651
• ISBN-13: 978-1931044653
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,872,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awakening the Intimate Web, September 22, 2003

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Families and the Interpretation of Dreams is an incredible book for those of us who want to understand the hidden connections within the family. The writing is brilliant, convincing and expansive. Dr. Bynum explores dreams through storytelling as well as providing current data. An effective case that nocturnal dreams are interpersonal communications between family members. The numerous examples that he provides make for fascinating reading while providing a convincing argument. I recommend it for anyone interested in dreams or the deeper levels of their own psyche.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Families and the Interpretation of Dreams, April 20, 2008

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If you are interested in learning more about the family dreams you have of those that have passed on and of those that are still here, then this is the book for you. It has some amazing examples of dreams from others as well as from the author. This book helped me distinguish the difference in telepathic, precognitive, and psychic dreams. And actually taught me how to understand my personal family dreams better without being frighten. I am now able to accept my family dreams and learn from them. The author writes with such compassion of how complex these dreams can be and offers great understanding and comfort to the reader. Definitely a great book to read and especially helpful for those that are grieving the loss of a loved one. Well worth your time.