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The Middle Passage

From Misery to Meaning in Midlife

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The Middle Passage

By: Dr. James Hollis
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Author James Hollis' eloquent reading provides the listener with an accessible and yet profound understanding of a universal condition - or what is commonly referred to as the mid-life crisis. The book shows how we may travel this Middle Passage consciously, thereby rendering our lives more meaningful and the second half of life immeasurably richer.©1993 Dr. James Hollis (P)2004 BMA Studios Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Middle Age Crisis
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"With a calm tone and a friendly voice, Hollis leads listeners through this perilous period and advises on ways to negotiate it." ( AudioFile)
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James Hollis again provides a super analysis on midlife. This alongside Through the Dark Wood are amazing must reads for anyone trying to get a grip on their psychological life. I too have a lost a child who died suddenly after being run over at 3 years old and his books have given me incredible solace that no grief councillor could ever provide. Thank you. And the books are read wonderfully by Dr Hollis.

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This book has shown a light on a very difficult passage in my life I am so grateful for its wisdom humour honesty clarity simplicity brevity poetry… The list goes on and on. Thank you James Hollis!

Every middle age person would benefit

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One of my favourite books now read by the author, who is warm and human. This book was a life line for me and is now like a friend on my ipod. Delightful.

The Middle Passage

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I learnt more about my life in this book than I have in years of therapy. In this book James Hollis lays out a clear map on which we can navigate where we are, why we aren't somewhere else and why that may or may not be important. It is not a rah-rah self help book. It is more like a travel guide, explaining where you find yourself and things you may wish to explore. It is a masterpiece.

Better than years of therapy

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really great book to read. I though wishe there were more practical advice in chapter 6. There are only few reference to Jung practices.

interesting but no practical advice

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