Knowing Woman

by Irene Claremont de Castillejo

Book Overview

In this classic work, a noted Jungian analyst explores the division of the human psyche into masculine and feminine. Characteristic of feminine consciousness, she writes, is diffuse awareness, which... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 006090349X
• ISBN13: 9780060903497
• Release Date: January 1980
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

insightful, profound

As a male this book has enlightened me to aspects of womyns psychology, as well as my own feminine part of my psyche. She gives a personal example, a community example and how globally these psychologies effect us all. I applauded at the end! One of the best books i've read. Compulsory reading for men!

Finally someone who understands

It was a tragedy to finish this book and learn that there were no others by the author. This is one of the most insightful and thought-provoking books on feminine psychology that I have read - I needed to go back and reread it to assimilate the wonderful revelations she gives. The book is easy to read yet profound in the content and after being disappointed by so many other books on Jungian psychology (as they address the female), the author seems to illuminate the darker side of the feminine and also honor the beauty and purpose of women simultaneously. It's a must read for any women on the individuation path.

One of the best books I've ever read.

I loved the book, and I know very little about Jungian psychology. It is so insightful and clearly written that at times it causes goosebumps. I wish there were more books written by her available.

Accessible Jungian; respects analytical relationship

I recommend this to the lay person who has had some acquaintance with Jungian analysis or would like to. She has an amazing understanding of & respect for the analytic relationship and great insights into feminine psychology. Because it is written in the 70s there is an overuse of the masculine pronoun, which jars in a book on feminine psychology; but her other insights make up for it. This may be especially useful for women over 40.

Powerful, intuitive insight.

I have had 3 copies, shared it with friends over the last 18 years and still refer to it. I am now ordering copies for my nieces.