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The Soul’s Code

In Search of Character and Calling

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The Soul’s Code

By: James Hillman
Narrated by: John Lescault
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Plato called it “daimon”, the Romans “genius”, the Christians “guardian angel”; today we use such terms as “heart,” “spirit,” and “soul.” While philosophers and psychologists from Plato to Jung have studied and debated the fundamental essence of our individuality, our modern culture refuses to accept that a unique soul guides each of us from birth, shaping the course of our lives. In this extraordinary best seller, James Hillman presents a brilliant vision of our selves, and an exciting approach to the mystery at the center of every life that asks, “What is it, in my heart, that I must do, be, and have? And why?”

Drawing on the biographies of figures such as Ella Fitzgerald and Mohandas K. Gandhi, Hillman argues that character is fate, that there is more to each individual than can be explained by genetics and environment. The result is a reasoned and powerful road map to understanding our true nature and discovering an eye-opening array of choices - from the way we raise our children to our career paths to our social and personal commitments to achieving excellence in our time.

©1996, 2013 James Hillman (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing
Consciousness & Thought Psychology Inspiring
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Solid idea of wellbeing

While not necessarily entertaining, overall I liked it and its reinforcement of the key points from various angles. I didn’t need all of the biographical bits.

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Interesting book and content but

the performance is so sleep inducing and annoying that I can't finish it 🤨

I'll but the book instead 😉

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Amazing great book

What a fascinating magical book. Give it a chance, stick with it, very very rewarding!

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Insight into the Psyche

Loved the logical and mythological basis of his arguments. Gave me greater understanding of the Present.

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Incredibly important for each individual

James Hillman was an extraordinary human being with a great gift for reflecting our deeper call. I am so grateful to have revisited him via this book. YOU matter. Your life is not meaningless. Not only do you have an acorn of calling in this lifetime, but you also have a guardian of your true self who knows you better than you know yourself. To me, this reality is the antidote to "reality tv" where masses of human beings live out their lives through that of others. Read with caution--- this book might change your entire life.

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terribile voice

i Red and studied the books long ago.
I wanted to recollect some concept and for that I purchased this audiobook.unfortunately the continuous changing of voice tone and speed make the listener very uncomfortable

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Deep, character and calling !

Insightful, wise, well written. You will gain knowledge for your adventure called life! Get it!

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Oh, what value!

This work brims with syntopic analysis from Plato to Jung. One can feel it swath through both cult and culture all the while keep steady hand fixed on truth. Anything more might be a disservice to the potential reader!!

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Excellent read

I enjoyed this book from start to finish. Well written and plenty interesting information.

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Interesting read

Steven presfeild doesn’t make bad recommendations definitely worth reading once a bit philosophical but I liked it

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