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89 of 89 people found the following review helpful
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I have always been interested in the theories of Carl Jung, yet often found the contemporary texts written by or about him somewhat heavy going as a read. Hollis makes the teachings of Jung much more accessable in this book, drawing upon references to contemporary literature and art to illustrate his points, i found this book fascinating from both a psychological and literary perspective.
The middle passage, more commonly referred to as 'the mid life crisis' (not exclusive to men and can happen anywhewhere from early 30's to late 50's) is a period in our personal evolution we all go through, when the methods and strategies learnt in childhood suddenly become irrelevant to the life we want to live, we have to start over, to find ourselves anew. The process of shedding our skin is often a painful and labourious time, Hollis brings the meaning to this period of misery. Helping us to understand the necessity and inevitability of these growing pains and the meaning that underlies them.
At a time in my life when all i could feel was the pain, Hollis landed in my lap, held my hand and reassured me that what i was going through was a normal part of human development and not the end of the world. What a relief!
I intend to read the rest of his books now and would recommend anyone who is feeling that suddenly their life doesn't make sense to read this one.
The middle passage, more commonly referred to as 'the mid life crisis' (not exclusive to men and can happen anywhewhere from early 30's to late 50's) is a period in our personal evolution we all go through, when the methods and strategies learnt in childhood suddenly become irrelevant to the life we want to live, we have to start over, to find ourselves anew. The process of shedding our skin is often a painful and labourious time, Hollis brings the meaning to this period of misery. Helping us to understand the necessity and inevitability of these growing pains and the meaning that underlies them.
At a time in my life when all i could feel was the pain, Hollis landed in my lap, held my hand and reassured me that what i was going through was a normal part of human development and not the end of the world. What a relief!
I intend to read the rest of his books now and would recommend anyone who is feeling that suddenly their life doesn't make sense to read this one.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Another gem from James Hollis. A "must read" for therapists or anyone wishing to understand mid-life transition, wish fresh thinking provided by the author. I have only one small criticism in that it would have been a more complete volume if this stage of life had been articulated further in terms of the "whole life project", and perhaps drawing on the archetypes that surface and wane as we follow our path of individuation. Otherwise, faultless. One the best writers on Jungian Analysis in my view. A beautifully written, clear and concise volume from an excellent series.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fantastic little book. Hollis writes with great clarity about the challenges of midlife. It is a book both for professional therapists and interested non-specialists, for it addresses issues with insight but without heavy vocabulary. He encapsulates an important truth; that crisis and midlife neurosis represent "a wonderful, though often painful, opportunity to revision our sense of self."
I will be recommending it widely.
I will be recommending it widely.
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Cheaper than Prozac
I wish I'd read this book before having a mid-life crisis, it would have explained so much. The trouble is that no one ever reads books like these before the worst has happened. Read more
Published 24 days ago by M. Lawton
I loved this book
I think this is such a beautifully written book. It's given me inspiration and permission to go out there and travel my own road. Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. Nabben
Excellent
Very thought provoking book that made me ask a lot of good questions of myself. I'd recommend to anyone struggling a bit, or a lot ! with this time of life.
Published 1 month ago by liseuse
Heavily negative but somewhat useful
I was attracted to this book not because I felt a mid-life crisis looming but because the author is a Jungian analyst who seemed to offer some useful insights into Jungian... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Marc John
Great book, actually for anyone, at any age
This is a slim book, but that doesn't mean that it's something you'll whizz through it. Or even want to. There are a lot of ideas and quite a lot to think about. Read more
Published 5 months ago by G. Turner
Excellent book
Ok, so the title isn't the most eye catching but this book does what it say on the tin. This is the most fascinating and helpful book I've read in a long time... Read more
Published 6 months ago by A customer
Midlife adjustment without the crisis
James Hollis suggests a more positive alternative - the Middle Passage - to the much misunderstood notion of the 'midlife crisis'. Read more
Published 18 months ago by docmartyn
life changing
This book has a depressing cover and a miserable title. But it is gold dust. Read it, and be yourself.
Published on 16 May 2009 by Mrs. Ruth A. Atkinson
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