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  • Through the Dark Wood

  • Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life
  • By: James Hollis PhD
  • Narrated by: James Hollis PhD
  • Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (229 ratings)
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Summary

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

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Incredible informative and clear

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

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Good book

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

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Made me consider much

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

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Enlightening and thought provoking

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

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Absolutely Brilliant!

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

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Journey

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

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Fantastic!

Beautifully read and would recommend to everyone. Amazing book! Begin your journey now and live your life to the full 😀🌟

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how to think about the second half of life

superbly helpful. reading is fast so use the slow down control. listen again and again

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a Thank you

I keep listening to this book through out my middle journey. I think I stand a chance of making the journey with this book at my side

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Very helpful

Pick this up earlier rather than later. Full of wisdom and exciting ideas, to lead our own lives. Take heed and we can enjoy being in the woods.

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