She

Understanding Feminine Psychology

By: Robert A. Johnson

Narrated by: Josh Bloomberg

What does it mean to be a woman? What is the pathway to mature femininity? And what of the masculine components of a woman's personality? Robert A. Johnson explores these questions in this new edition of She, updated to reflect the growth of his thinking on these subjects.

Many writers and scholars have long considered that the ancient myth of Amor and Psyche is really the story of a woman's task of becoming whole, complete, and individuated. Here, examining this ancient story in depth and lightening up the details, Johnson has produced an arresting and perceptive exploration of what it means to become a woman. You will not listen to this book without understanding the important women in your life and a good deal more about yourself as a woman.

©1989 Robert A. Johnson (P)2021 Tantor

She-a Jungian classic must read

Robert Johnson is one of my favorite Jungian scholars. i have read and re-read this entire series (He, She,We) many times and gained insights into relationships with myself and partners. His simplicity and clarity of writing about myths open up avenues in the psyche for transformation. The narration was paced just right and Josh's voice made the listening easy.

Something to ponder

I feel like i thought everyone k ew what it meant to be a “she” but I now realize what healing qualities we embody and the mystery we hold. I’d like to listen again.

Excellent—must be willing to hear Jung’s meaning of feminine and not modern society’s

This is an illuminative work on Jungian concepts as they play out in the myth of Psyche and Eros. However, the modern listener may tempted to project modern definitions of “myth,” “feminine,” and “masculine” onto those terms in ways that would prevent them from getting the true meaning of this text. Johnson does a good job reminding readers of Jung’s principles and the way Jungian psychologists see these terms, but it’s worth repeating this even in a review here.
The final points seemed especially pertinent to the modern person and was refreshing for me to hear as a woman.

The Ram-headedness being generally partially in women

Stellar book worth reading for both men and women as it enlightens and enhances their lives. Not to mention, sheds light on what is hidden.

Thought Provoking

A very thought provoking book, despite it's short length. If anyone is unfamiliar with the Eros & Psyche myth, this sums it up very well while also emphasizing the dichotomy of the message, symbolism and psychology of the feminine.