From Library Journal
Psychotherapist Randour explores the world of interpersonal, intrapsychic, and symbolic relationships through her collection of first-person accounts of the spiritual experiences of 94 diverse women. She analyzes these experiences to show that the construction of a self and of meaning requires relationships, including those with a person as he or she exists in one's memory or with symbolic or mythic others (she includes God in this category). Feminist theology and psychological theories emphasizing the role of relationships in human development coalesce in Randour's argument to create a concept of psyche that embraces spirit as well as mental processes and behavior. A cohesive, well-written book with appeal to feminist readers but not to those with traditional religious views. For academic or large collections. Cynthia Widmer, Williamstown, Mass.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc.
