Swamplands of the Soul: New Life in Dismal Places (Studies in Jungian psychology by Jungian analysts)

Swamplands of the Soul is a magnificent book that hands a powerful torch to the reader to descend into his/her dark areas and to be brave enough to support the horrendous anxiety and fear of facing the demons that live in the underground of our psiquis and eat the pleasure and real meaning of life. I am at the moment going throght a swampland and thank to this book I have been able to carry on doing the taks that my soul is asking me to do in order to set myself free of my fear of being alone and feeling abandoned. The book has operated like a magical master talking to my ear and reminding me how important is to be responsible with myself and not to run away falling in another relationship. My taks is to heal my soul and this book is the manual to every reader to do that. Highly recommended to every person that want to take responsibility of his/her own misery.

A difficult read. I haven't got through it yet. One of those books you return to when you have another, deeper question.

The swamplands are inevitable; its the places in which we question, where we ruminate, where we fear, we feel guilty, where we obsess and distract and ultimately where we deny. By sitting with, listeing to and accepting the swampland states and *appreciating* them, we can humbly grow and realise our human condition. We are, without choice, inevitably redirected back to the swamplands through various points in our lives: how we perceive them, how we treat them, and how we learn and go through them, is our choice.... :) James Hollis has clearly worked hard at this book and I consider it s masterpiece in recognising the darker and more difficult sides of our existence.

Enjoyed this book so much despite the title! Don't let it put you off. Brilliant look at the darker deeper side of human nature that so often gets swept under the proverbial rug.

Excellent - insightful and memorable. The very best in Jungian theory and practice. Absolutely fascinating.

Not an easy read, but very informative on an area largely ignored by relentlessly upbeat self-help books.

EVERYONE should read this book now.

great book to read and full informaiton.

If you are serious to look into your Self and can accept the challenge to delve deep and not be discouraged you must read the last chapter first. If you don't like what you read you may not be ready yet to undertake the journey. The longer one waits to undertake the journey the less time you may have to find liberation.

Buy it, its a must if you want to understand the hardships of life

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.

LOve the book

This book does not reflect what is portrayed on the cover. The book seems to just state the obvious with random quotes from historic authors, short stories and observations from the author. I didn't bother ready the book from cover to cover as it was just so uninspiring and didn't present anything of value.