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Spellbound: Modern Science, Ancient Magic, and the Hidden Potential of the Unconscious Mind Hardcover – August 23, 2022

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Psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, reveals how to join forces with your unconscious to make better decisions, find more meaning in everyday life, and develop a richer, more balanced way of living.

The conscious mind, the part of your mental life you experience directly, is responsible for only a tiny sliver of what science says is going on inside your brain. Most of what you experience, your moods, and the things you like or dislike—most of who you are—comes from a much more mysterious part of your mind: the unconscious.

And to really understand the influences of the unconscious, says psychiatrist Daniel Z. Lieberman, coauthor of The Molecule of More, we need to look to something often considered science’s alter ego: magic. Drawing on the work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung, and with deep dives into what we can learn from ancient mystical traditions from alchemy to numerology to meditation, Spellbound weaves together ancient magical traditions, psychological research, and the latest neuroscientific discoveries, in order to bridge the gap between the conscious and unconscious mind.

Like it or not, your unconscious is currently the source of most of your choices. It’s the source of your passions, your energy, and your “gut instinct.” It can help you solve seemingly impossible problems with the gift of inspiration. But it’s not always working in your favor: The unconscious is wild and untamed, often leading us down self-destructive paths that leave us baffled by our own decisions. Spellbound helps you take a new path: one where you learn how to recognize the influences of the unconscious, and make it an ally in helping you become the person you were meant to be.

The human mind is perhaps the most mysterious thing in the universe. Science is only beginning to uncover its secrets, and some believe that we may never fully plumb its depths. But the ancient traditions of magic, traditions of understanding that have been built up over centuries, give us another window into the hidden facets of our humanity.

After all, as the visionary Arthur C. Clarke once said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”

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“By integrating wisdom from psychology, philosophy, history, and storytelling, Spellbound provides a unique perspective on how science informs the psychological reality of magic.”
—Carol Bernstein, former American Psychiatric Association president

“In Spellbound, Dr. Daniel Lieberman beautifully weaves together stories from literature, philosophy, spirituality, mythology, and history with neuroscience and Jungian and Freudian psychology. Using clear, jargon-free language, he helps us understand how integrating the magical, mysterious, and metaphorical language of the unconscious, with our rational, orderly, and logical conscious minds, can help us to develop our true selves.”
—Deborah L. Feldheim, M.D., past president of the Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis

About the Author

Daniel Z. Lieberman, MD, is professor and vice chair for clinical affairs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. Dr. Lieberman is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a recipient of the Caron Foundation Research Award, and he has published over 50 scientific reports on behavioral science. He has provided insight on psychiatric issues for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Commerce, and the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy, and has discussed mental health in interviews on CNN, C-SPAN, and PBS. Dr. Lieberman studied the Great Books at St. John's College. He received his medical degree and completed his psychiatric training at New York University.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ BenBella Books (August 23, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1637741324
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1637741320
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.03 x 9.31 inches

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Daniel Z. Lieberman, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at George Washington University. He is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a recipient of the Caron Foundation Research Award, and has published over 50 scientific reports on behavioral science. He has provided insight on psychiatric issues for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the US Department of Commerce, and the Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy, and has discussed mental health in interviews on radio, television, and podcasts. Dr. Lieberman studied the Great Books at St. John's College. He received his medical degree and completed his psychiatric training at New York University.

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Jacqueline Posada

The book we all need to discover unseen parts of the self and the world around us!

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022

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I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in knowing more about how the mind works. It's a mix of neuroscience, pop-psychology, fascinating information, and self help. As a doctor, I've been educated and conditioned to focus on the rationality and the scientific understanding of the mind and how we understand the world. Daniel Lieberman's explanation of the unconscious mind brings this powerful force to life, making it feel real and tangible, helping the reader uncover a superpower that lives within each of us.

Like most things that are worthwhile--this book requires perseverance and strength of will. The first few chapters, required to set the groundwork about the unconscious mind, magic, and the neuroscience behind it, we slow and at times hard to connect the dots. I was worried about how I would feel about the book as a whole. Now that I've finished the book, I can see the early chapters as the work I had to do to get in touch with my unconscious mind! Once I got to the fourth chapter called, "Magical Instinct", I couldn't put it down.

The chapters about magic (fairytales, the tarot, alchemy, numerology) were exceptionally well researched. Dan Lieberman makes boring esoteric topics fun and accessible to a regular reader. I was skeptical when I started to read about alchemy, but he found fascinating ways to tie an obscure topic to my daily life. I really did start to see magic all around me! The book hits the sweet spot of reading for pleasure, learning, and self help. The final section chapters about transcendence gets the reader interested in practices to unite the ego and the unconscious without coming off as self-righteous--as can happen with writings about the benefits of meditation. I hope others read Spellbound and get the same benefits and joy from being introduced to these uncommon topics of the unconscious and magic. Spellbound stands out as a novel in the information delivered and a significant message about how to become a whole person and find transcendence through something that already resides within all of us.

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Alberth

Great Book

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023

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I like the book. It is superbly written and very clear in the ideas presented. It does not shy from the shadows and shine a light on it. Very helpful. Thank you.

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Wayfaring Stranger

Excellent work on accessing the unconscious mind- from a scientific perspective

Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2022

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A useful and important work. Enjoying it a lot.

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Michael Long

This changed my life like The Molecule of More did

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2022

... and I don't say that lightly: Dan and I are the co-authors of The Molecule of More.

When he shared the idea for this book, that the unconscious is the source of so much specific calculating power in the mind, I didn't quite know what he meant. He said it was doing far more, and far more often, than the conscious part. I confess I didn't get it -- until I read what he had written.

The Molecule of More helps us see the true nature of our motivations which in turn gives us more control toward achieving what we want. Spellbound helps us access the part of our brain that approaches problems in ways we cannot when we confine our efforts to the intellectual, literal-making conscious mind. Turns out that "sleep on it" is far more powerful advice than you know -- and accessible by far more than sleep.

This book explains what's really going on. For those who find it, Spellbound will be transformative.

-- Michael Long, co-author, The Molecule of More

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AndreaRomance

Enjoyable and easy to read

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2022

A mix of neuroscience and Jungian psychology, this book explores how ancient myth and mysticism can help us better navigate the modern world. I’ve read a lot of books on neuroscience and the unconscious, but I learned a number of new and useful things from this one. It’s enjoyable and easy to read.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

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San

Complete waste of time and money

Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2022

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There is nothing scientific about this book. You couldn't find even a sentence on how to develop a richer more balanced way of living as the back cover says.

Just chapters of illogical explanations about tarrot cards, alchemy etc...
Save your money and time. You won't miss any pearl of wisdom here.

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Daliana

Nice book

Reviewed in Germany on December 8, 2023

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Definitely a good read. Good quality book, and very quick delivery

Jayachandran Thampi

Truly Spell binding, indeed!

Reviewed in India on March 31, 2023

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"Tamasoma Jyotir Gamaya" - Unconscious to Conscious. Then, What ? Well, There is no Then, there...No Time....Then, that There is Now, Here - Nowhere, except in Me, until you read! Now, that's New - "Spell Bound"...Dr. Lieberman has eased through the alleys, aligning the reader, locating Ease for the Dis Eased, For the Story called Life & Living...Ancient Wisdom revisited & reviewed for Sensed ones of today....Certainly more than a read, a Great Meditation. From Mindful madness to Spirit of Living, it Makes you. Non sense to Beyond Sense. You become the Ancient One!!!

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