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Meeting the Shadow: The Hidden Power of the Dark Side of Human Nature

The author offers exploration of self and practical guidance dealing with the dark side of personality based on Jung's concept of "shadow," or the forbidden and unacceptable feelings and behaviors each of us experience.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 368 pages

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