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A review by oliainchina
He: Understanding Masculine Psychology by Robert A. Johnson
5.0
The motive of a quest is my favorite and this book gives it a great interpretation. I wish I have read "He" straight after finishing Jung's writings on the archetypes, since Johnson gives more practical examples to the archetypes at work. Now both "The Lord of The Rings" and "On the Road" look more understandable, if one interprets it from the point of view of psychoanalysis. Besides, the themes of alienation and lostness in modern cinema and literature appeared for me in a new light after this book.
Needless to say, the book also gave me some insights into my own life. It's not written only for and about men. I wish his "She" was as clear and explanatory as "He," but I guess it's just a feminine psyche that is more obscure.
Btw, I liked the story of K.G.Jung overcoming his insecurities after the break off from Freud by way of building miniature castles.
Needless to say, the book also gave me some insights into my own life. It's not written only for and about men. I wish his "She" was as clear and explanatory as "He," but I guess it's just a feminine psyche that is more obscure.
Btw, I liked the story of K.G.Jung overcoming his insecurities after the break off from Freud by way of building miniature castles.