Jung: A Journey of Transformation: Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas [Hardcover]

Vivianne Crowley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

Come along on an engaging journey to explore the spiritual psychology of Carl Gustav Jung, whose insight into the nature of the psyche is one of the great legacies of our time. His work has profoundly influenced our concept of ourselves, the renewal of interest in world mythologies, and the inception of the twelve-step program---one of the most widespread spiritual practices of today. Jung believed our primary purpose is to fulfill our deep, innate potential, just as the acorn becomes the oak, or the caterpillar, the butterfly. Only in this way can we become a true individual and contribute meaningfully to the world. In his study of Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and other traditions, Jung saw this transformative journey at the heart of all religions; that is, in meeting our innermost being, we also meet the Divine. This lively, entertaining text beckons the reader with simple explanations of Jung's major concepts and lighthearted exercises for self-discovery.

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From the Back Cover

Come along on an engaging inner journey to explore the psychological insights and spiritual wisdom of Carl Gustav Jung, perhaps the most influential psychologist of the twentieth century. As you will discover, although rooted in the wisdom of the past, Jung was a very modern visionary. Jung's ideas shape the way we think about ourselves and the ways we relate to each other. He gives us concepts we use everyday to describe personality, such as extrovert and introvert, anima and animus, the shadow and the higher self. He teaches us to think of our psychological development as a journey of individuation. His writings unlock the secrets of the collective unconscious, the archetypes, and the meaning of synchronicity or coincidence. This beautifully illustrated book introduces Jung's life and ideas in a vivid and entertaining fashion. Each chapter features exercises that help us apply Jung's ideas to our own lives and guide us on our own transformational journey toward psychological and spiritual wholeness.

About the Author

Dr. Vivianne Crowley is a therapist, a licensed psychologist, and an acclaimed workshop leader. She lectures on the psychology of religion at King's College, University of London. Her workshops on Jungian personal development, and spiritual insight have been presented in Europe, Canada, and the United States. She is the author of Thorsons Principles Of Jungian Spirituality; Celtic Wisdom: Seasonal Festivals And Rituals, and the forthcoming books The Lure Of The Dark and A Modern Woman's Kabbala.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Quest Books (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835607828
• ISBN-13: 978-0835607827
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,626,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introduction to Jung, August 15, 2006

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Douglas Broehl "Delafield Doug" (Delafield, Wis.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jung: A Journey of Transformation: Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas (Hardcover)

This is one of the best introductions to the thought and life of Carl Jung. It covers all of his major psychological concepts in clear and concise language. The author has also included several "exercises" to help the reader in their own journey towards wholeness. For example, in one section, the reader answers a series of questions and then one is able to determine what "Psychological Type" they are. Several other exercises focus on Jung's method of active imagination and confronting one's own shadow. The book, then, is not just a dry academic presentation of Jung's psychology. Instead one becomes actively engaged with Jung's theories and through the exercises one can see how his ideas relate to our day to day life. In this sense, the author has made Jung much more enagaging and richer than many other standard "textbook" type introductions. The book is well illustrated with several photos of Jung and his world. I highy recommend this for anyone who is new to Jung and wants a good introduction to his thought. I have suggested this book to many of my friends and despite its brevity, it does an excellent job of capturing the heart of Jung's ideas on human nature.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Must" reading for all students of Jungian psychology., April 4, 2000

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This review is from: Jung: A Journey of Transformation: Exploring His Life and Experiencing His Ideas (Hardcover)

Carl Gustav Jung (1875-1961) is an amazing man whose personal researches and inquiries into the mystical traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Zen, Taoism, Protestant and Catholic Christianity, Gnosticism, mythology, and psychology, created a profound influence on succeeding generations of truth seekers is presented and surveyed in a single volume that does full and complete justice to the man and his thoughts. Jung: A Journey Of Transformation will enable the student of metaphysical, spiritual, and psychological insight to fully grasp this original thinker's manifold observations, insights, ideas, and findings. Highly recommended.