Swamplands Of The Soul (Studies in Jungian Psychology by Jungian Analysis) Paperback – January 31, 1996

It may look like corny self-help, but instead it's a beautful synthesis of Jungian analysis, eastern philosophy, western poetry, and greek myth all centered around owning our suffering and walking through it instead of avoiding or anesthesizng it, the goal being to understand what that suffering is trying to tell us about our unhealed psychic wounds and incomplete tasks of individuation. If you're struggling through a second adulthood or simply want to find meaning in the madness, I cannot recommend this book any higher.

In this book the author explores how to deal with the inevitable realities of moments in our lives when we feel depression, sadness, loss, betrayal and other emotions. He shares that rather than trying to always be happy we should strive for meaning and provides some useful perspectives via Jungian psychology on how a person might do this. It’s another excellent book by this author.

As a reader of many books, "Swamplands of the Soul" - New Life in Dismal Places" is one of the most profound books I have every read. It's more than self-help and deeply helpful. Like many changes transpiring in our world reflecting paradigm shifts, the author introduces a paradigm shift as he debunks psychological maladies as permanent and long-term unless when ignored. The author, James Hollis makes emotional experiences easily to understand, explore and allows readers to find their own mental state in plain sight. Highly recommended to anyone on a path of growth, expansion, development, getting to know one's self and explore new ideas. Loved it and have recommended it to many others.

This is a book that I will re-read time and time again. Really great and highly recommended ♥️

At a very low point in my life; my therapist advised I should read this book. It was very helpful on guiding me through an amazingly emotional journey, an emotional cleanse of the mindAfter reading it; I took advantage of the power of grief, grief is too often feared versus embraced, I use this book as a text which I reference often. I've given away copies to those whom I feel can use it.

Profound insights on subjects that often trigger deep emotional pain, or the Dark Night of the Soul. I think this book is worth its weight in gold and am grateful to have it as a reference. Another book I can’t recommend enough is “Until Today” devotional by Iyanla Vanzant. Every page contains a profound spiritual lesson on a variety of subjects that will set your thinking straight. Thirty days on each subject! Your own personal Therapist. Only $6.00 on Amazon. I’ve given several as gifts.

I am enjoying reading this book, despite the darkness of the subject matter. It focuses a great deal on acceptance of our common human condition, which includes suffering in a variety of ways. The book has a spiritual undertone and James Hollis has managed to discuss many difficult subjects in a way which anyone (even people who are not religious in an orthodox way) can accept. I find that I can only read it in short spurts...a chapter at a time....because each chapter is truly thought provoking and needs to be "digested" before moving on. I have already recommended it to a number of people and praise the author for the eloquence of his writing, the references he makes to various philosophers and psychologists, and the general feeling that he truly wants to help and support his readers through the difficult human journey called "LIFE".

I've ready most of James Hollis' books and this is one of the best. After you read several of his books there are some repetitive parts - but it's always, always, worth a second read. I found this book a huge comfort in understanding the everyday difficulties of simply being and functioning as a human being. I'm eternally grateful to Mr. Hollis for all his work and insight.