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Through the Dark Wood
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
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A Jungian analyst explores how we develop personal authority and mature spirituality.
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Have you ever looked at your career, your relationships, or your role in life and wondered, “Is this why I’m really here?” If so, then you are ready for your “midlife crisis”—the pivotal time when you have the opportunity to become the person your soul seeks to be.
“When the illusions of our youth begin to crumble,” explains James Hollis, “we reach a turning point that the poet Dante called the ‘dark wood.’” With Through the Dark Wood, this author and Jungian analyst reveals the steps we all must take on our road to true maturity, meaning, and fulfillment.
When the Second Half of Life Begins
How do you know when you’ve reached the “second half ”of life? According to Hollis, the first sign comes when you feel dissatisfied by where you are today—and hear a call from within to live a more purposeful life. This marks the collision between your “False Self,” created from the expectations of others, and your instinctive “True Self.”
Drawing upon his experiences with hundreds of clients, Hollis provides an essential map for traversing the universal challenges of midlife, such as building genuine relationships, cultivating a mature spirituality, and letting go of old beliefs that no longer serve you.
An Invaluable Guide through the Challenges of Midlife
“The second half of life isn’t about looking for easy answers,” James Hollis says. “It’s about honestly exploring the questions that bring richness and value to your life.” With Through the Dark Wood, this penetrating thinker shares a lifetime of insights about how to navigate your life’s most turbulent passages—and emerge from the darkness wiser, stronger, and in greater harmony with your soul’s purpose.
Format Details
| Audio | |
|---|---|
| Contents | Digital Audio (7 hours, 25 minutes) |
| Product Code | AF01310W |
| ISBN Number | 978-1-60407-348-5 |
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About James Hollis
James Hollis, PhD, is a licensed Jungian analyst in private practice in Washington, DC. Originally from Springfield, Illinois, he graduated from Manchester University in 1962 and Drew University in 1967. He taught humanities for 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a Jungian analyst at the Jung Institute of Zürich, Switzerland (1977–82). He served as executive director of the Jung Educational Center in Houston, Texas, for many years. He was executive director of the Jung Society of Washington until 2019, and now serves on its board of directors. He is a retired senior training analyst for the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts, was first director of training of the Philadelphia Jung Institute, and is vice-president emeritus of the Philemon Foundation. Additionally, he was a professor of Jungian Studies for Saybrook University of San Francisco.
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Reviewed by alexandra
I recommend this product
A truly rich book
I find this a mandatory book for anyone in the second-half of her/his life.
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Reviewed by Regina
I recommend this product
Immediately helpful, rich in wisdom!
Although just beginning my listening experience I have been so deeply moved by the extraordinarily wise and helpful content. Sending along much gratitude to author James Hollis and also to Sounds True for making this cd set quickly available - exactly when I needed it!
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Reviewed by Franck
I recommend this product
Excellent
This is really an extraordinary program; timeless in its analysis, so you should find it relevant every time you listen to it. Even Dr. Hollis' voice is healing!
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Reviewed by Den
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Deepest and best book yet
I bought this audio book a few years ago and continue to listen to it regularly. It is by far the deepest and best book I have read on the subject of life, meaning, the search for self. Hollis's voice is sincere and you can see he speaks from experience. Magical!
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