Hollis describes the middle passage as the breakdown of the first adulthood roughly from the teen years up to about forty, when the ingrained coping mechanisms of young adulthood finally break down against the realities of life history and its progression. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by having full access. James hollis author of finding meaning in the second half. The middle passage, from misery to meaning in midlife by james. James atlas my life in the middle ages came out several years ago, but it seems like many readers missed the sly charm of this book. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. James hollis draws from clinical practice and jungian analysis in describing midlife journeys toward or flights from individuation and wholeness. Ive recently read jungian analyst james hollis s book, the middle passage. From misery to meaning in midlife inner city books, toronto, 1993hollis is a psychologist and heads the jungian society in houston, texas. It is a documentary film tentatively titled soulheal.
He taught humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a jungian analyst at the jung institute of zurich, switzerland 197782. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. From misery to meaning in midlife unabridged the middle passage. From misery to meaning in midlife 1993 and swamplands of the soul. Jung institute in zurich, and is the director of the c. Who does not long to arrive some distant day at that sunlit meadow where we may abide in pure contentment. Oct 20, 2007 ive recently read jungian analyst james holliss book, the middle passage. Discover book depositorys huge selection of james hollis books online. The middle passage sat on my shelf for almost a year after buying it i read the first chapter and a half and it was making me i could quote this book all day long hollis explains concepts based in jungian theory and lays it out in a way that is easy to understand, grasp and appreciate. Shop the latest titles by james hollis, phd at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author explains how jungian individuation can proceed or fail to proceed in modern. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book. I have to have a relationship to myself because thats what im sharing with everyone else in all of these other arenas. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Middle passage download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Probably throws out more questions than answers, good questions that help personnal happiness and growth. Top 27 quotes of james hollis famous quotes and sayings. The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably richer. James hollis author of finding meaning in the second half of. See more ideas about middle passage, african american history and black history.
Dr hollis covers the passage into the middle years, the second adulthood, so throughly and completely it is a wonder this isnt standard reading for all adults. Hollis describes the middle passage as the breakdown of the first adulthood roughly from the teen years up to about forty, when the ingrained coping mechanisms of young adulthood finally break. Swamplands of the soul lights a beacon by showing what these quicksands mean in terms of our individual journey through life and the engendering of soul. The middle passage occurs when the person is obliged to view his or her life as something more than a linear succession of years. From misery to meaning in midlife unabridged audiobook, by dr. From misery to meaning in midlife audible audiobook unabridged dr. Gerald le vans notes on james hollis the middle passage.
Contemplated are such questions as how people may deal with the passage through midlife, creating a richer experience. This time we are offered something differentmore of a working partnership than a finished meal. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Book description james hollis houston, tx 14 original prints by vicki cowan isbn 0919123740. Author james holliss eloquent reading provides the listener with an accessible and yet profound understanding of a universal conditionor what is commonly referred to as the midlife crisis.
Probably throws out more questions than answers, good. For as james hollis maintains, it is precisely where we encounter the gravitas of life that we also uncover its purpose, its dignity and its deepest meaning. The middle passage, from misery to meaning in midlife by. This second adulthood is a chance to live out our true selves, less encumbered by the shoulds, musts and expectations of our families and of our culture. The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more. Many ancient stories, including the book of job, painfully reveal the fact that there is no such contract, and everyone who goes through the middle passage is made aware of it. Mar 02, 2014 james atlas my life in the middle ages came out several years ago, but it seems like many readers missed the sly charm of this book. The middle passage by james hollis, 9780919123601, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Author of the middle passage, discusses how we find meaning in the second half of life. How to finally, really grow up but it covers the topic so well. From misery to meaning in midlife and swamplands of the soul.
From misery to meaning in midlife 1993 the middle passage occurs when the person is obliged to view his or her life as something more than a linear succession of years. Author james hollis s eloquent reading provides the listener with an accessible and yet profound understanding of a universal conditionor what is commonly referred to as the midlife crisis. Hollis addresses changes that take place in the middle passage of life. It is one of the best books on this developmental phase, and its many opportunities, that ive read. The author says that childhood lasts until around age 12, the first adulthood from around ages 12 to 40, and.
He writes well but some readers may be turned off by his turgid colorful psychological literary style replete with references to. The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably. Who am i apart from the roles i playparent, work, marriage. Why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle yea. Author james hollis eloquent reading provides the listener with an accessible and yet profound understanding of a universal condition or what is commonly referred to as the midlife crisis. James hollis received his diploma in analytical psychology from the c. Buy the middle passage by james hollis, phd online at alibris. From misery to meaning in midlife audible audio edition.
Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Johnson includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 9 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. He is the acclaimed author of four previous books in this series, including the middle passage. Buy the middle passage by james hollis from waterstones today. The middle passage npr coverage of the middle passage. James is collaborating with filmmaker jose enrique pardo and producer shon tomlin on this project, which is inspired by his book. Hollis, in his book, the middle passage, does a superb job of describing the struggles we face as we enter our second adulthood. Apr 03, 2018 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The middle passage by james hollis preface the middle passage is an occasion for redefining and reorienting the personality, and rite of passage between the extended adolescence of first adulthood and our inevitable appointment with old age and mortality. Jung the eminent swiss psychiatrist, and author of eleven books. This may be a small book certainly smaller and more concise than his similar and later work finding meaning in the second half of life. Hollis talked about the purpose of the middle passage being a search for the self. Why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle years.
Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the middle passage, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. How to finally, really grow up, and why good people do bad things. The middle passage by james hollis, 1993, inner city books edition, in english the middle passage 1993 edition open library. The middle passage by james hollis, 1993, inner city books edition, paperback in english the middle passage 1993 edition open library. The longer one remains unconscious, which is quite easy to do in our culture, the more likely one is to see life only as a succession of moments leading toward some vague end, the purpose of which will become clear.
His current project takes him in a bold new direction. The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciou. See all books authored by james hollis, including finding meaning in the second half of life. Get ebooks the middle passage on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. James hollis books list of books by author james hollis. Those who travel the passage consciously render their lives more meaningful. From misery to meaning in midlife studies in jungian psychology by jungian analysts 1st edition by james hollis isbn. You cannot go wrong reading anything by james hollis and the middle passage is a must read for everyone in their thirties or beyond. Thus, the middle passage represents a summons from within to move from the provisional life to true adulthood, from the false self to authenticity. Middle passage, the studies in jungian psychology by jungian analysts 8601420915398. The middle passage from misery to meaning by james hollis. James hollis, a jungian therapist with decades of experience as an analyst and teacher, has written this remarkable book which is the best i have seen at elucidating what the midlife passage means and the creative response it demands. Over the years james hollis has offered us many a feast. Here hollis navigates the deep questions that haunt us all, sharing his personal experience only so that we may more deeply understand our own.