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Key Phrases: shadow projection, New York, San Francisco, Garden of Eden
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The shadow in Jungian psychology is the unconscious dumping ground for undesirable characteristics of personality. "Owning" the shadow--accepting it as part of one's self--is seen as the first step toward wholeness. Using examples from history, mythology, and religion, Johnson, author of Inner Work ( LJ 7/86) and Transformation ( LJ 8/91), offers a tour of the shadow, showing its origin and features, and demonstrating how and why it bursts into consciousness when least expected. Returning to the subject of his earlier work We ( LJ 2/1/84), the author reveals how experience of romantic love may lead to awareness of both positive and negative aspects of the shadow, and how integrating the shadow into one's personality can be a challenging religious experience. This clearly written, thought-provoking work is recommended for academic and public libraries.
- Lucille Boone, San Jose P.L., Cal.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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An exploration of the dark or hidden aspect of the persona--what it is, how it originates, how it is formed, and how it can be used to bring wholeness to the personality. Now in trade paperback.

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The point of unlimited possibility, October 1, 2005
By R. B. Weeks (Cincinnati, OH United States) - See all my reviews
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This was the first book by Johnson I read, though my mentors and teachers spoke of him often. The information about the mandorla was particularly helpful, giving a visual and archetypical model for holding the energy of the apparently opposite forces in a space of new possibility.

Johnson writes that if I can be with the opposites, at the point of their intersection and stay with my conflicting thoughts and impulses long enough, the two will teach each other something and produce an insight that serves both... produce something utterly new instead of win, lose or compromise.

The key appears to be that every real solution has to grow from the unique situation I face. Formulas, how-to's, devices and processes can never be enough in such moments. Referring to my own past for an experiential reference or to another's experience or advice can't do it, either, because it prevents or sidetracks the point of unlimited potential that wants to appear in and emerge out of each unique encounter.

I liked what Maria had to say in her post: "Meet your shadow", dated November 22, 2003. She said she gave it only 4 stars because he doesn't tell how to DO that is described as possible in the book... I felt a little of that, too. And I have since appreciated the blessing of not being told how until I've done a bit of my own struggle with my own opposites in many life situations.

A book I found to be a perfect companion to this one is "I of the Storm - Embracing Conflict, Creating Peace", by Gary Simmons. I highly recommend it in addition to this book. It addresses some of the questions I felt about the nature of conflict after finishing Owning Your Own Shadow, in a way that shed light into my life. I am very appreciative of both books.

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35 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Meet your shadow, November 22, 2003
By Maria Álvarez Folgado "alfaris5" (castellar del valles, barcelona Spain) - See all my reviews
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I am currently ordering from amazon all the books by Robert A.Johnson, so this was the next one. This is a good general axplanation of the jungian concept of shadow illustrated, as it is usual in Johnson, with examples of western literature and art in general. The explanation of the mandorla (a typically mediaeval figure representing two circles that overlap, and that symbolizes the union of the opposites or paradox) is especially interesting. However, I have to give this book 4 stars because, after insisting so much on the importance of examining our shadow, honouring our shadow and balancing ego and shadow, he never gives a clue of how we can do do this.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent story-like introduction to the Shadow archetype, August 2, 2005
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I have read Robert Johnson's autobiography, and have recently become intrigued by the concept of a "Shadow", so I looked forward to reading Robert's own thoughts on this particular archetype. I wasn't disappointed. The writing style is story-like, unfolding slowly right up until the conclusion. The only disappointment was the section on the Shadow in romantic relationships, which I don't think was covered particularly extensively. Nevertheless, the book was full of wisdom and insights into the role of the Shadow in our lives, and hammered home the important message that this archetype needs to be integrated into, not rejected from, our lives if we are to live holistically.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to the shadow
I thought this book was a good introduction to "the shadow", but it was not comprehensive in terms of how to tease the shadow out or how to integrate it into your life. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Roberts

4.0 out of 5 stars Confronting the shadow
Owning your own shadow is a profound yet simple explanation of Dr. Jung's theory. Acknowldging and confronting the shadow of self, and how it manifest in our daily lives is... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Cassandra L. Elliott

3.0 out of 5 stars Kind of eh.
A very slim book, this does not go into any depth about owning the shadow, nor does it discuss methods for getting in touch with those parts of oneself. Read more
Published 5 months ago by a.

5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet!
Far out of my area of expertise, Johnson's short and very readable book really clicked for me. What we don't work on, can badly back up on us and those around us. Read more
Published 6 months ago by M. Katherine Bergman

5.0 out of 5 stars owning your shadow
If people will understand and work on their shadow we will have a much better world.Robert Johnson gives a precise, practicle approach to a very deep psychosocial issue
Published 8 months ago by Mark D. Stewart

4.0 out of 5 stars Opens Slow but Closes Strong
At the opening of the book I found myself somewhat at odds with the author's presentation. I just chaff when I see the words always and never used in examples about people/life... Read more
Published 9 months ago by DarkenGS

5.0 out of 5 stars awesomely insightful good read
I just finished this book and recommend it to everyone. I love Robert Johnson's work, I've read several and want more! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Maggie Heinzel-neel

4.0 out of 5 stars Owning your own shadow
This was an easy read for someone trying to understand this part of their Phsycology. Understanding why we may suddenly become angry (and usually aim it at someone else). Read more
Published 14 months ago by P. Hundertajlo

1.0 out of 5 stars A Christian sermon written for Christians
After reading the back cover, you'd expect this book to be an analysis of the psyche from a Jungian perspective. Well, you will have been fooled. Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Real Deal

2.0 out of 5 stars I couldn't quite understand this book
I couldn't quite understand this book maybe because it was too dark. Maybe someday down the road I will re-read this book again and get some understanding out of it but as for... Read more
Published on August 24, 2007 by sonnsett Radius

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