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Through the Dark Wood

Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life

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Through the Dark Wood

By: James Hollis PhD
Narrated by: James Hollis PhD
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Have you ever looked at your career, your relationships, or your role in life and wondered, "Is this why I’m really here?” If so, then you are ready for your “midlife crisis" - the pivotal time when you have the opportunity to become the person your soul seeks to be.

"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.'" 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.

When the Second Half of Life Begins

How do you know when you’ve reached the “second half ”of life? According to Hollis, the first sign comes when you feel dissatisfied by where you are today—and hear a call from within to live a more purposeful life. This marks the collision between your “False Self,” created from the expectations of others, and your instinctive “True Self.”

Drawing upon his experiences with hundreds of clients, Hollis provides an essential map for traversing the universal challenges of midlife, such as building genuine relationships, cultivating a mature spirituality, and letting go of old beliefs that no longer serve you.

An Invaluable Guide through the Challenges of Midlife

"The second half of life isn’t about looking for easy answers," James Hollis says. "It’s about honestly exploring the questions that bring richness and value to your life." With Through the Dark Wood, this penetrating thinker shares a lifetime of insights about how to navigate your life’s most turbulent passages - and emerge from the darkness wiser, stronger, and in greater harmony with your soul’s purpose.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2009 James Hollis (P)2009 James Hollis
Aging & Longevity Personal Development Personal Success

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Good book, shame about the narrator but the concept is very interesting and would recommend

Good book

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This book is a must for everyone especially if you are going through a difficult time. I would strongly recommend it, I wish I had a book like this to read when I was going through to the dark wood. It’s so relaxing to listen to. Enjoy

Incredible informative and clear

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I can't recommend it enough. If I were to gift everyone with something special, it would be this book.
Thank you James Hollis! :)

Absolutely Brilliant!

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So beautifully Dr. Hollis walks us into the mystery of self and into the dark forest with new insight. Thank you.

Journey

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Very well narrated, makes you think and poses important questions we need to ask ourselves to move through the dark night of the soul ;)

Though provoking

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Most beneficial contribution I’ve found pertaining to the mind and understanding of the human condition. I’ve listen to all the audiobooks by Dr Hollis, literally dozens of times each. His work has been invaluable in understanding Jungian thought and expertly delivered by someone with clearly decades of experience in professional practice. I frequently quote Hollis, which often give profound yet succinct insights in to the challenges we all face. I recommend his work to my closest friends. This is for those who seek understanding on an intellectual level.

Fortune to have found James Hollis.

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Passing through such a delicate process can feel like walking through sticky mud in oversized boots.

This well articulated guide really worked wonders in helping to contextualise some of these sticking points. I feel I could listen again and receive an equal benefit as the first time.

Amazing journey through the tricky terrain of growing up 🙏🏻

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Got a tip about this and gave it a go. Glad I did. Such a great idea for a book.

Made me consider much

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Would highly recommend for everyone to get a greater insight of themselves and the world and people around us.

Enlightening and thought provoking

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It felt like everything I needed to know during this period in my life. There is a lot of information in such a short book.

Perfect book

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