When the illusions of our youth begin to crumble, explains james hollis, we reach a turning point that the poet dante called the dark wood. The middle passage by james hollis, 1993, inner city books edition, in english the middle passage 1993 edition open library. It is an occasion for redefining and reorienting the personality, a necessary rite of passage b. The middle passage shows how we can pass through midlife consciously, rendering the second half of life all the richer and more meaningful. Middle passage download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Those who travel the passage consciously render their lives more meaningful. Contemplated are such questions as how people may deal with the passage through midlife, creating a. Why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle years. The middle passage examines many of the same concepts but focuses more on that time in our life when we seem to seek meaning with greater desperation than when we were younger. Embracing versus avoiding part 2 love anyway posted on june 24, 2011 by kendaruth june 24, 2011 one of my favorite authors is the jungian analyst james hollis who wrote the middle passage. It really is a special time and this book encourages the reader to not only celebrate the i picked this book up shortly after finishing another hollis book called why.
Ive recently read jungian analyst james holliss book, the middle passage. The middle passage by james hollis, 1993, inner city books edition, paperback in english. Set in 1830, it presents a personal and historical perspective of the illegal slave trade in the united states, telling the story of rutherford calhoun, a freed slave who unknowingly boards a slave ship bound for africa in order to escape a forced marriage. From misery to meaning in midlife audible audiobook unabridged dr. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. From misery to meaning in midlife inner city books, toronto, 1993hollis is a psychologist and heads the jungian society in houston, texas. Middle passage studies in jungian psychology by jungian analysts 9780919123601 by hollis, james and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The author says that childhood lasts until around age 12, the first adulthood from around ages 12 to 40, and. Buy the middle passage by james hollis, phd online at alibris. Jul 22, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. This study guide consists of approximately 60 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of middle passage. 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. With through the dark wood, this author and jungian analyst reveals the steps we all must take on our road to true maturity, meaning, and fulfillment.
Gerald le vans notes on james hollis the middle passage. See all books authored by james hollis, including finding meaning in the second half of life. The middle passage by james hollis, 9780919123601, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This time we are offered something differentmore of a working partnership than a finished meal. Oct 20, 2007 ive recently read jungian analyst james holliss book, the middle passage. Who am i apart from my history and the roles i have played. From misery to meaning in midlife audible audio edition. Middle passage 1990 is a historical novel by charles r. The middle passage shows how we may pass through midlife consciously, rendering our lives more meaningful and. The middle passage quotes by james hollis goodreads. 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 shows how we may pass through midlife consciously, rendering our lives more meaningful and the. The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably. Why good people do bad things understanding our darker selves.
Probably throws out more questions than answers, good questions that help personnal happiness and growth. James hollis received his diploma in analytical psychology from the c. Thus, the middle passage, which calls for death before rebirth, is often experienced in frightening and isolating ways, for there are no rites of passage and little help from ones peers who are equally adrift. 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. You cannot go wrong reading anything by james hollis and the middle passage is a must read for everyone in their thirties or beyond. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
From misery to meaning in midlife and swamplands of the soul. Rutherford calhoun arrives in new orleans as a newly freed slave who enjoys drinking and the company of exotic. Probably throws out more questions than answers, good. Hollis says, the distress should be welcomed, as it signifies a real self that yearns to be expressed, bringing with it a powerful drive and a message of renewal. How to finally, really grow up, and why good people do bad things. The middle passage occurs when the person is obliged to view his or her life as something more than a linear succession of years. 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. Discover book depositorys huge selection of hollis james books online. It is as if to remember and acknowledge slavery would amount to our being consumed by it. He is the acclaimed author of four previous books in this series, including the middle passage. Hollis addresses changes that take place in the middle passage of life. The middle passage, from misery to meaning in midlife by. Contemplated are such questions as how people may deal with the passage through midlife, creating a richer experience. The middle passage npr coverage of the middle passage.
The middle passage, my life in the middle ages, the baby boom for the middle phase of life, a new canon is often required, one that. James hollis describes this transition in his book, the middle passage. I was asking myself a question, why is it that so many people who come into. It is one of the best books on this developmental phase, and its many opportunities, that ive read. Best middle passage quotes selected by thousands of our users. Here hollis navigates the deep questions that haunt us all, sharing his personal experience only so that we may more deeply understand our own. He taught humanities 26 years in various colleges and universities before retraining as a jungian analyst at the jung institute of zurich, switzerland 197782. When i first began, as i mentioned, i think i was writing under assignment, thats what professors do. Buy the middle passage by james hollis from waterstones today.
The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningf. James hollis books list of books by author james hollis. 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. James hollis why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle years. Johnson about the final voyage of an illegal american slave ship. Why do so many go through so much disruption in their middle yea. Over the years james hollis has offered us many a feast. The middle passage presents us with an opportunity to reexamine our lives and to ask.
The book shows how we may travel this middle passage consciou. Follow this link to join the jungian bookclub james hollis received his diploma in analytical psychology from the c. Jiwaku talked about james hollis the middle passageshed been reading a korean translation of the book she was quite passionate about it, but i found myself skeptical. What does the pattern mean and how can we survive it. He is the acclaimed author of seven other books in this series. 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. The transit of the middle passage is a clash between the learned acquired personality and the demands of the real self. From misery to meaning in midlife 1993 and swamplands of the soul. As a matter of fact, in the popular black imagination, it is easier for us to construct ourselves as children of africa, as the sons and daughters of kings and queens, and thereby ignore the middle passage and centuries of enforced servitude in the americas. Hollis book help us understand the emotions in play in the midst of this common crisis in family businesses. 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.
And then later, i just started for example, the first book that happened after i came back to writing was called, the middle passage. Middle passage, the studies in jungian psychology by jungian analysts 8601420915398. This book shows how we may travel the middle passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably richer. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Jung institute in zurich, and is the director of the c. The middle passage, from misery to meaning in midlife by james. Three sets of alarm sirens went off in my head, which you can guess from the emphases above. The middle passage from misery to meaning by james hollis. Middle passage, johnsons third published novel, is a complex blend of allegory, adventure story, tall tale, and philosophical meditation. 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.
1175 517 1555 424 227 816 201 1089 803 623 1304 611 1316 115 741 1272 1067 1153 735 1661 965 207 1313 1050 900 1118 1177 7 1081 357 640 1157 1362 69 371 1033 1249 728 539 949 1428