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Summary: Would it have KILLED him to include some more examples?
Review: Johnson is a brilliant man and a thought-provoking writer, but EXTREMELY abstract. Again and again, I was fascinated but bewildered. If Johnson had given us just a few more examples of how the archetype of Parsifal is reflected in the lives of real men, this book could change lives. As it was, I was as much frustrated as I was intrigued. If I had not already done a little work with archetypes and psychological rituals, I would have been totally baffled. Johnson's "Owning Your Own Shadow" is far more comprehensible and valuable, at least to me. Also, his "Inner Work" is almost all practical suggestions for work on oneself, and very good.
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Summary: Good storytelling
Review: Johnson's use of mythology and retelling the myths I find exciting, simple and understandable. He is certainly talking to the 'Everyman' where psychology may not be a prominant part in their lives, yet believes there are men and women out there looking to change internally. Explaining the Fisher King story from the Arthurian legends, Johnson demonstrates the stories ability of how man, or the masculine aspect of the psyche goes through transformation from a little boy holding on to mommy, to a man, and what it means to be a man, which is not in the traditional '50's 'man-of-the-house' type.
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Summary: Very Informative
Review: One of the best books in this field. Very easy and understandable. Quit delightful. The writer has a gift of explaining abstract concepts in lay language. The issues men face in our society are not limited to men. The inter-connectedness of every element in human life (Chaos Theory) has been presented in mythological terms. Very Good!
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Summary: Very Informative
Review: One of the best books in this field. Very easy and understandable. Quit delightful. The writer has a gift of explaining abstract concepts in lay language. The issues men face in our society are not limited to men. The inter-connectedness of every element in human life (Chaos Theory) has been presented in mythological terms. Very Good!
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Summary: A good introduction
Review: Robert A. Johnson took me on a journey through my inner world. I read it several times, and review it periodically. The book is short and concise, yet leaves me wondering exactly where I am on my journey.
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Summary: An inner journey.
Review: Robert A. Johnson took me on a journey through my inner world. I read it several times, and review it periodically. The book is short and concise, yet leaves me wondering exactly where I am on my journey.
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Summary: The greatest book by my favorite author
Review: Robert Johnson is a life changer. I have read everything he has done several times. HE and SHE should be a required read for everyone. I recommend you read the book on your own sex first so that you become familiar with Johnson's style before prying into the opposite sex's mind. :) If you find some of the other self help books too trite and not very thought provoking, Robert Johnson is for you!
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Summary: A book to reread every year
Review: This book will let you change your life. Johnson has a way of opening you up to yourself, without telling you what to think.
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Summary: Outstanding ! A must read guide to men-kind.
Review: This is an outstanding book. A genuine road map to the gateway of understanding men-kind. This should be a required reading for all high school students. Perhaps even twice. Any teacher or educator that ignores the potential of this book for both male as well as female students needs just to read the book, twice. It is in a very class room friendly format. And it is under $8.00.>>>>>>great work A.C
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Summary: A good introduction
Review: This is the first book I read in this field. It is eye opening and provocative. By using mythology, the auther makes the subject easy to follow. Here is also the weakness of the book as it sometimes oversimplyfy issues. There is a risk that one tries to find an easy, stright forward matching between him and his stages of life with "parsifal". The book is very concise. For example, I liked to see some more words about "Mood" which is so dominant in today's man life. I enjoyed reading the book.
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