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James Hollis examines society's fixed views and fantasies in regards to relationships. This text is not a practical guide on how to fix a relationship, but rather a challenge to greater personal responsibility, a call for individual growth as opposed to seeking rescue through others.
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It is no accident that all peoples, past and present, have had their mythology of a lost Paradise. Read the first page
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
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This short book is a fascinating study into the Jungian view of what makes relationships work, and not work.
If you've ever sat down and tried to score a failing relationship based on a tally of rights and wrongs this will definitely give you food for thought.
The analysis of 'love' and 'romance'and what really (in the authors experience) lies behind these phenomena makes uncomfortable reading for any die hard romantic, but at the same time Hollis does not reduce the experience down to a set of mechanistic 'drives' or instincts.
What you are left with (if you are convinced by the theory) is a notion of what real love might mean, and what it might cost you.
If you are in a relationship that you think might be cooling off I'd recommend this book, as it could save you from becoming too distant from your partener, or conversely may help you to judge whether there is a real 'love' worth working on.
On the other hand if your relationship went 'up the pictures' a long time ago and you've done a lot of bad things since, you might be better off not reading it, unless of course conciousness matters to you more than comfort.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Why intimate relationships are difficult but very important relationships
18 July 2006
By Dh Jayaraja
Format:Paperback
An excellent book on the dynamics involved in intimate relationships. I know of none better. It is not a simple new age idea kind of book but a pithy and eloquent elucidation of the nature of projection and the importance of relationships in our attempts to grow. His summary of the four principles of relationships is worth reading and re-reading until it sinks in. A mature person's look at relationships and relating. Brilliant!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By E. F. Franks
Format:Paperback
This book cuts through oft-hyped sentimental notions about romantic love to reveal what, at least for me, feels like one of the most resonant, mature and credible perspectives on the subject I've ever had the good fortune to read. Beware: It doesn't provide easy, palatable answers! My approach to relationships has changed as consequence of reading this book. I thoroughly recommend it to anyone who's willing to sacrifice their desire for romance on the alter of truth and meaning.
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illuminating
At last a psychology book that I found accessible and enlightening. It really helped me to understand some of the difficult feelings around love, loss and conditioned thinking that... Read more
Published 8 months ago by rainbird
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Excellent book
If you are considering reading this book because of past or current relationship issues, or just seeking more self-awareness or developing your interest in Analytical Psychology... Read more
Published 14 months ago by L. Ramjutton
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Insightful and educational read
An excellent book on the dynamics involved in intimate relationships. I know of none better. It looks at the nature of projection and the importance of relationships in our... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2010 by Mr. R. N. Lock
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Enlightening insights!
This book was a wonderful find. James Hollis quite uniquely explores the essence of the human need for close relationships from an archetypal perspective. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by Mr. John Shuttle
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