Jung to Live by [Paperback]

Eugene Pascal (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1992

Far from mystical, Jung's theories can be easily applied to everyday life, and this book shows readers how. It includes important issues such as how to determine personality style, what inner forces influence likes and dislikes, spotting different complexes, how to transform one's world, and more.

Product Details

• Paperback: 290 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (October 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446392944
• ISBN-13: 978-0446392945
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #262,957 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent introduction to Jungian Psychology, May 30, 2000

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This review is from: Jung to Live by (Paperback)

This book provides the clearest explanations I have seen yet of many of the stickiest concepts in Jungian psychology. The author's background in Jungian therapy and religious studies are blended together skillfully to produce a readable and instructive introduction to this fascinating subject.

The chapter on typology, a technique for understanding our inner selves and why we are not true to them, is one of the clearest I have ever read.

The concepts of persona, complexes, archetypes, shadow, Anima and Animus, etc., are presented clearly and directly. The author is always careful to ground the information in real-life language and experience, making it meaningful and applicable to the reader.

The book concludes with chapters on dream interpretation and active imagination, spurring readers to discover their own psychic process through the use of these powerful techniques.

While an introductory book, this work provides much to think about. The author's compassion and sense of humor are evident throughout. It is a worthy addition to the library of those interested in Jungian psychology and personal growth.

24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars useful, in spite of, December 29, 2003

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This review is from: Jung to Live by (Paperback)

This book is useful in the sense that it helps clarify, and shows the hierarchy of, many of Jung's concepts of deep psychology. However, it has several shortcomings. The most important of these is that, even though the author insists on the importance of inner work with all the concepts explained, he never indicates how this inner work is to be performed. For instance, he states the importance of the four functions of consciousness and the typology that consequently people belong to; however, after insisting on this throughout many pages, and saying that interpersonal relations, especially in the work place, are easier and more conflict-free if we consider the typology of people, he goes on to tell us that there are two ways to find out this typology: a test performed by a therapist or constant study of the person during a long period of time -hardly a very practical way of solving interpersonal conflicts in your work place or of preparing a meeting. With most of the other concepts explained, the suggestions of practical action are even vaguer; only in the two last chapters there is a haste, not terribly detailed, explanation of how to work with dreams and active imagination. So much for the practical, applicable side of this book. Another serious shortcoming is that, when the author explains many of the abstract issues of deep psychology, he rarely gives examples taken from real people; he rather gives invented examples such as, "when a person is under the influence of a negative shadow he or she may...". This invented examples are often very exagerated, suposedly to show the author's sense of humour, and they do little to clarify the issues compared to real-life cases. When real-life cases are explained, only the conflict is given, but not usually how this was solved. However, as I have already said, this book is useful to understand many of Jung's complicated concepts, and as an introduction or first step in you journey of self-knowledge.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for applying Jungian psychology., December 22, 1997

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This review is from: Jung to Live by (Paperback)

Pascal pulls many facets together in this comforting, easy to read, useful book. Myths, archetypes, astrological symbols, metaphysics, and psychology are all adeptly integrated into a useful tool. The author doesn't just talk the talk. He tells readers how to apply Jungian principles in daily life. A top-of-the line psychology book for today's complex, often frustrating lifestyle.