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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 Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
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A magical book that a lot more people need to read. Opening my mind to new ideas

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Outstanding. Hillman’s soul has given us so much. If only he was still here today for further guidance and wisdom.

Timeless contemplation

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Great book with fantastic and insightful content but very dull narration that made the experiance a chore at times.

Great book, very dull narration

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So happy that I finally discovered James Hillman and in particular this book. It had given me an understanding and a sort of tool kit or torch to keep working and exploring “me” and “you”.

Great help in unraveling the code

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Interesting concept.
But the narrater lost me a couple of times. He sounds very robotic making it difficult to listen with interest

Good concept bad narrative

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