The Mystery of Human Relationship: Alchemy and the Transformation of the Self

by Nathan Schwartz-Salant

All human relationships are containers of emotional life, but what are the structures underlying them? Nathan Schwartz-Salant looks at all kinds of relationships through an analyst's eye. By analogy with the ancient system of alchemy he shows how states of mind that can undermine our relationships - in marriage, in creative work, in the workplace - can become transformative when brought to consciousness. It is only by learning how to access the interactive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415153891
• ISBN13: 9780415153898
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

sublteties of being human

A beautiful exploration of the subtleties and nuances of being human, which adds to the deep and rich experience of becoming. This work contributes to the further understanding of symbolism in the worldly spiritual and emotional journey and the sensitive path towards union and integration of opposites - otherwise known as alchemy, or creating gold!

A deep book

The book is deeply spiritual get it

Depth - Not Hype

New Agers beware...you can no longer say that the nature of the Psyche can not be explained. Take the time and the struggle to read this book, it will be worth all the effort. I have been studing alchemy for years and Schwartz-Salant brillantly helped clear up most of the muddy areas. There is much knowledge and wisdom in this book and as there is no way to enlighten someone in the space of this review - read it and see for yourself. This is for anyone who has dappled in Magic, is a therapist, studied Jung's works on Alchemy, or thinks they "know" what the astral realms are or if one does, wants to add the "science."

This book has changed my life

I can't begin to explain how this book has had a positive effect on my life. I think of it constantly and how it relates to me. It is an absolutely brilliant work of Psychology. Thank you Nathan Salant.

Unbelievable

Nathan Salant's book is an absolute masterpiece. He is clearly a genius in the psychological field and goes far beyond the teachings of Jung. His book is intelligent and intelligable to the average person while at the same time being great food for thought for any psychoanalyst. It is beneficial in everyday interactions and has had a great effect on me. A must read for everyone.