Jung: A Very Short Introduction (Abridged) Audiobook

" It was a good book that did exactly what is said on the cover. I think Jung had a better understanding of how our minds work than Freud did. "

" Gets the key concepts down but is almost sycophantic in its praise for Jung with no critical analysis. "

" I love the short introduction series and this one did not disappoint. "

" Countless references to freud's reductionist method based on a reductionist reading of his work. It's a nice exposition but sometimes it lack's objectivity when approaching most controversial aspects of the theory. "

" Great intro to the life and works of Jung. "

" made me wish he was my grandpa "

" Good intro. Accessible. Does not dumb down or simplify. Instead gives a glimpse of the vastness and richness of the subject. "

" Baffled by Jung? Then check this book out. You'll get an excellent overview of Jung's thought. "

" I think this book is an excellent introduction to Jung and his ideas. I have been interested in Jungian analysis for several years but haven't pursued Jung's writings or theories in any depth. I think Mr. Stevens does an excellent job explaining Jung to the casual reader. "

" Carl Gustav Jung was a genius who dared to turn his life upside down in order to better understand the impact of a person's inner world on his/her outer world and vice versa. It reveals that we are very complex, with many layers in our personality. "

" Here's how the review breaks down: 4 stars for the ideas, and for what I've learned; 1 star for for the poor writing, cluttered with awkward transitions and (nearly) irrelevant asides. "

" Exactly what the title implies, a short introduction to Jung the person, his personal development within the field of psychiatry, his contributions, and analysis. Perfect read for someone with an armchair interest in the field. "

" doesn what it says on the cover "

" This is a very good introduction to the basics of Jung's psychology and to the boy and man who developed it. Stevens does a great job bringing the development of the man and his ideas in to a wonderful book. "

" I do not know the works of Jung, but from an outsider perspective I felt this book does what it claims; it gives one a very brief introduction to Jung's ideas. It definitely aroused interest on the topic. An easy read, never boring. "

" Enjoyable intro to the man and his ideas. "

" An altogether easy-to-read and brief description of Carl Jung and his ideas into analytical psychology. I found it informative and enjoyable to read without going into too much detail or, conversely, without being too vague or general. "

" Good short introduction. "

" This book is an excellent introduction to Carl Jungian, his theories and practice of psychology and the value of dreams in personal awareness and growth. Well worth the time if you don't have the time to read his collected works. "

" This is a very good introduction to the basics of Jung's psychology and to the boy and man who developed it. Stevens does a great job bringing the development of the man and his ideas in to a wonderful book. "

" I do not know the works of Jung, but from an outsider perspective I felt this book does what it claims; it gives one a very brief introduction to Jung's ideas. It definitely aroused interest on the topic. An easy read, never boring. "

" Very interesting introduction, am now able to better understand my other book in Dutch about Man and his Symbols. Not for the faint-hearted; it is a short introduction but nonetheless written in a high level English. "

" Exactly what the title implies, a short introduction to Jung the person, his personal development within the field of psychiatry, his contributions, and analysis. Perfect read for someone with an armchair interest in the field. "

" Carl Gustav Jung was a genius who dared to turn his life upside down in order to better understand the impact of a person's inner world on his/her outer world and vice versa. It reveals that we are very complex, with many layers in our personality. "

" Here's how the review breaks down: 4 stars for the ideas, and for what I've learned; 1 star for for the poor writing, cluttered with awkward transitions and (nearly) irrelevant asides. "

" doesn what it says on the cover "

" Baffled by Jung? Then check this book out. You'll get an excellent overview of Jung's thought. "