The Cheat Sheet: A Novel
The landmark text about the inner workings of the unconscious mind--from the symbolism that unlocks the meaning of our dreams to their effect on our waking lives and artistic impulses--featuring more than a hundred updated images that break down Carl G. Jung's revolutionary ideas "What emerges with great clarity from the book is that Jung has done immense service both to psychology as a science and to our general understanding of man in society."--The Guardian "Our psyche is part of nature, and its enigma is limitless." Since our inception, humanity has looked to dreams for guidance. But what are they? How can we understand them? And how can we use them to shape our lives? There is perhaps no one more equipped to answer these questions than the legendary psychologist Carl G. Jung. It is in his life's work that the unconscious mind comes to be understood as an expansive, rich world that is just as vital and true as the conscious mind, and it is in our dreams--those integral expressions of our deepest selves--that the unconscious communicates itself to us.
Man and His Symbols offers us invaluable insight into the symbols we dream that demand understanding, into how they affect our lives, and into why we seek meaning in them at all. It is a seminal text, written explicitly for the general reader, full of fascinating case studies and examples pulled from a variety of surprising sources, that proves to be--decades after its conception--a relevatory, absorbing, and relevant experience.
Man and His Symbols offers us invaluable insight into the symbols we dream that demand understanding, into how they affect our lives, and into why we seek meaning in them at all. It is a seminal text, written explicitly for the general reader, full of fascinating case studies and examples pulled from a variety of surprising sources, that proves to be--decades after its conception--a relevatory, absorbing, and relevant experience.
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4.5 ⭐️
Sarah Adams is quickly becoming a new favorite author for cute, fluffy, closed-door rom-coms! Sinply Adorable!
Sarah Adams is quickly becoming a new favorite author for cute, fluffy, closed-door rom-coms! Sinply Adorable!
Don’t let anyone fool you. This book is a lighthearted easy read and I loved it. If you’re looking for spice then this is not the book for you, but if you’re looking for fun, football, ballet and just some goofy moments then this is it. I loved it. It was just a fun book to help me through the day and I would read it again!
This book was adorably cute and sweet, an easy to read slow burn which was exactly what I needed to start out the month of June. Nathan, a professional footballer player and Bree, a ballet teacher, are so sweet together. Having secretly loved each other for years, but fiercely protecting their friendship, they take on a fake dating relationship opportunity that ultimately blooms and reveals their true feelings for one another. They are both just so sweet with each other and their love and care for each other had me teary eyed more than once. Also, their humorous banter had me laughing out loud quite often, and don’t even get me started on Nathan’s teammates. Oh my gosh, what a hoot! Though I do agree with other reviewers that Nathan and Bree at times acted younger than their given ages, it’s not something that bothered me. I think some of the best moments in relationships happen when you can just let loose and be silly and a little immature together. While this book is pretty predictable, I still thoroughly enjoyed it! I particularly loved how it explored the ability to hope again after experiencing hardships, and I think many of us could take away some things from these valuable life lessons. Just a cute, cozy little closed door romance, one of those comfort reads we all need every once in a while.💗 Sarah Adams still remains a favorite on my author list and I will definitely be reading more of her work!🫶 5 star!
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