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The soul's code:

in search of character and calling
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52 Reviews
Random House, Aug 13, 1996 - 334 pages
A Jungian analyst explores the fundamental questions of human existence and identity, discussing such topics as fate, character, motivation, intuition, vision, impulse, and calling. 75,000 first printing. Tour.

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An intriguing and different insight into personality. - Goodreads
James Hillman is very wise, and a good writer. - Goodreads
Easy to read, lots of examples. - Goodreads

Review: The Soul's Code: In Search of Character and Calling

User Review  - Martin Rowe - Goodreads

This was my second time reading the book (the first was probably when it first came out, some 15 years ago). As always, Hillman (whom I knew quite well) is contrarian and pungently critical of ... Read full review

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User Review  - Sara Cat - Goodreads

I never write in books. Fortunately I had this one on Kindle and found myself highlighting entire passages. Nothing I can say, just an awesome, rejuvenating read! Don't know how I missed Hillman for so long. Read full review

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About the author (1996)

A world-renowned lecturer, teacher, author, Jungian analyst, and former director of the Jung Institute, James Hillman was born in New Jersey and spent much of his life in Europe. He is the author of over twenty books, translated into ten languages, including The Myth of Analysis and Reinventing Psychiatry (nominated for a Pulitzer in 1975). He lives in Thompson, Connecticut, and is the father of four.

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