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This is the first fully illustrated biography of one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century, famous for his pioneering exploration of dreams, the unconscious and spirituality. Carl Jung continues to be revered today as a true revolutionary who helped to shape psychology, provided a bridge between Western and Eastern spirituality, and brought into general awareness such fundamental concepts as archetypes, the collective unconscious and synchronicity. In this important book, Claire Dunne chronicles Jung’s journey of self-discovery from a childhood filled with visions both terrifying and profound, through to his early professional success and mid-life rediscovery of spirituality. Special attention is paid to the tumultuous relationship between Jung and Sigmund Freud, the unconventional yet vital role performed by his colleague Toni Wolff, and the revelatory visions Jung experienced following a close brush with death. The words of Jung himself and those who shared his work and private life are presented verbatim, connected by Claire Dunne’s lively and accessible commentary and by an evocative array of illustrations including photographs of Jung, his associates, and the environments in which he lived and worked, as well as art images both ancient and contemporary that reflect Jung’s teachings. Jung emerges as a healer whose skills arose from having first attended to the wounds in his own soul. This is an essential work of reference as well as a fascinating and entertaining read for everyone interested in psychology, spirituality, and personal development.

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9781780288314

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Most appealing and complete presentation of Jung to the general reader since Man and His Symbols...would make a popular text book, perfect for the undergraduate. --Dr. John Beebe, President, C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco Claire Dunn has managed, in this beautiful book, to capture the essential features of Jung's life and its meaning as a solid achievement. --Dr. Murray Stein, Jungian analyst Excellent, the best [biography of Jung] yet! --Robert A. Johnson, Jungian analyst and author

"""Most appealing and complete presentation of Jung to the general reader since Man and His Symbols...would make a popular text book, perfect for the undergraduate.""--Dr. John Beebe, President, C.G. Jung Institute of San Francisco ""Claire Dunn has managed, in this beautiful book, to capture the essential features of Jung's life and its meaning as a solid achievement."" --Dr. Murray Stein, Jungian analyst ""Excellent, the best [biography of Jung] yet!"" --Robert A. Johnson, Jungian analyst and author"

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Claire Dunne is an author and broadcaster/producer in radio and television who has lectured around the world on Carl Jung and other diverse subjects. Born in Ireland and a resident of Australia for many years, she founded two Australian multicultural radio stations and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for her contribution to multiculturalism, Celtic culture and ethnic broadcasting. This is her third book.www.clairedunne.net

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