Digesting Jung

Book excerpt: This book grew out of the author's desire to pinpoint key passages in Jung's writings that have nourished him for years. It provides readers with the main ingredients of Jung's work and suggests how they might flavor a life in search of meaning. Each chapter is headed by an appetizer, which is then fleshed out by the author's commentary-an elucidation or experiential interpretation, sometimes both-meant to stimulate the reader to ruminate on the unconscious factors that influence us all. Those seeking a more robust meal will be amply rewarded by following up the references.