Jerome S. Bernstein looks at this phenomenon in collective terms: the U.S. sees its darker self in the Soviet Union and vice versa. We’d love your help. I've read most of Jung's work ok the Shadow and it's fantastic but, like with all of Jung's work, it's not the easiest to comprehend (at least, not until a few reads). Best in the series. Now that's what I call psychology, Vol 3. Most of the articles were interesting for the various perspectives and applications of Jungian concepts of shadow self. The book explores how the dark side manifests itself in families, sexuality, and in world politics. This is a classic book on a very important (Jungian) psychological principle that plays a very strong role in human relations, both in how it comes to be (parental and adult suppression of children's energies), and how we perceive others, and are perceived by them, as well as how we interact. The chapters by Miller, Jung, Bly, May, and Becker are my favorite. Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014. Offer valid for new subscribers only.† Conditions apply. Of the 65 essays that have been selected I only found half a dozen that were of no interest to me but twice that number contain some really penetrating insights that are worth the cover price alone. It is a compilation of very well written essays in plain English by very smart people. Very good intro to shadow work. $14.99 . The hidden power of the dark side of human nature. Your review has been submitted and will appear here shortly. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. It includes 'shadow work' to achieve healing and a more profound self acceptance so that we no longer act out of our anger or hurt with a need to create scapegoats and victims. I found in particular those excercises for finding and dealing with Shadow projections to be potentially helpful, if rather difficult, and useful. Superior subject matter AND superiorly written makes this book a FIVE STARS in my world, and that from me, is VERY rare! Helps to understand some stuff from your childhood and how those grow later when you get older.. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, and over one million other books are available for. Best in the series. Best in the series. Something went wrong. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Would you recommend this product to a friend? Essayists from Jung to Bly examine the dark side, both on an individual and collective level.This is a book that can be re-read throughout one's life to gain greater insight into the shadow side and to diffuse threats to global peace. I found in particular those excercises for finding and dealing with Shadow projections to be potentially helpful, if rather difficult, and useful. Please try again. If you're new to studying the Shadow, you'll have a pretty good grasp of the concept by the time you've finished reading it. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Start by marking “Meeting the Shadow: The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature (New Consciousness Reader)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. The book explores how the dark side manifests itself in families, sexuality, and in world politics. While Jung is known for bringing the concept of the shadow to public awareness in the modern day, this aspect of ourselves has long been recognized as a ubiquitous feature of human beings. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Sixty five illuminating chapters by renowned authors, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 2, 2013. Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc. Place of Publication: Los Angeles, California. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. However if you're already conversant with the concept you should find sufficient essays in the book to stimulate new lines of thought. It will irrevocably change the way you look at yourself. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2012. Please try again. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. This is a book t. Although I personally do not see this as a book for those who are still actively dealing with panic traumas (particularly related to childhood abuses), this book is extremely useful, in many chapters, for working through the details of getting to the bottom of the traumas and less severe but nonetheless hurtful events of earlier life. .orange-text-color {color: #FE971E;} Explore your book, then jump right back to where you left off with Page Flip. I found this to be a nice collection of different author's point of view on Jungian concepts. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 22, 2020. Then comes the final shattering shock, when we discover that, in part at least, this is impossible no matter how we try. Price and shipped out time were great - awesome seller. The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Please try again. Only then is change possible. Connie Zweig, Ph.D., is a Jungian-oriented counselor and non-denominational minister in Los Angeles. The ease with which such opposites may change places is depicted in a Taoist story about a farmer whose horse ran away. Now that's what I call psychology, Vol 3. Meeting the Shadow: Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature (New Consciousness Reader): The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature by Connie Zweig (1990-12-01) Unknown Binding – April 1, 1991. by x (Author) 4.7 … Excellent Book helping to deal with depression. This was the best book that I have read in 2016. 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