Beginner's Guide to Jungian Psychology

Useful introduction - gets you into the terminology and principles - I wish I had read this earlier before struggling with some heavier tomes.

interesting read, a good beginner's guide to understanding Jung.

For a person who is not into reading introductory materials written at the same level of the one being introduced, yet who wants an accurate, substantial presentation that is quite readable, I believe this book is for them. I have read bits and pieces of Jung and of what others had to say about Jung in addition to reading extensively Joseph Campbell, and I find this book very benificial in uniting and presenting coherently what is essential to Jungian psychology - and in helping me to have a better understanding of Joseph Campbell as well. I am currently reading the Portable Jung and I do find this introductory book very beneficial to understanding Jung's writings. Since Jung was a follower of Freud for awhile and since he did accept much of Freud's teaching, I feel it would behove anyone to read some introductory material or primer on Freud. Don't have to agree with or accept all of Freud's teachings, but an undestanding of him will certainly help one to have an understanding of Jung.

Very conversational in tone which makes it hard to read. Introduces philosophers and ideas without much background on them. Disappointing.

If you have ever heard of the work of Psychiatrist Carl Jung but thought that his work was only for professionals and intellectuals, this is the book for you. Robin Robinson PHD has used a reader friendly vocabulary to bring clarity and understanding within reach for the average person. Exploring the background of Jung's personal, academic and professional development to prepare the reader for the unfolding of the very powerful concepts of the Shadow,the Collective Unconscious, Archetypes, Individuation and how the use of these insights can support and promote personal growth. By the end of this book the thinking person will have new insights into the processes of their own perception and that of others, in a non-judgmental and balanced way. This is a handbook for anyone who wants to have access to these tools for living a more full and deliberate life.