The Inner World of Childhood: A Study in Analytical Psychology

by Frances G. Wickes

Book by Wickes, Frances G.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction

304 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1927

Reviews

[Florencia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an interesting analysis from the world of psychology of the last century. Although it is an old published book, it contains certain correlations that are still common in today's world of psychological analysis. Nevertheless, it contains phrases that can be catalogued as explicitly homophobic.
It is not based on any study, but on the author's telling of anecdotes that sound very manipulated by their perception . . . Still, the perspective of the book is interesting and contains some valuable passages.

[Marie-Pier Bédard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un survol de la psyché de l’enfant peut-être trop général pour être vraiment aidant, mais intéressant si on passe par dessus quelques propos horrifiants (sur la sexualité et l’orientation sexuelle entre autre) qui trahissent l’époque (1927).
« Une connaissance de nos propres problèmes, une relation d’amour et de confiance avec l’enfant et un effort continu vers une augmentation de la conscience, d’abord en nous-mêmes, puis dans le développement de sa propre vie: ce sont là les buts que nous devons poursuivre si nous désirons aider la vie des enfants à prendre forme. »

[James Crawford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't read a lot of psychology books and only study it with an occasional interest. I happened to pick this book up at a thrift store since I collect old books and it was the 1930s edition. For it being a 94 year old book it still seems quite relevant today. I read it from cover to cover and learned quite a bit, even about myself. There were a few parts that dragged on a bit but overall it was a solid book.

[Erik Graff · Rating 2 out of 5]

I took Developmental Psychology at Union Theological Seminary in New York, thinking in those days of becoming a practioner of Analytical Psychology, but think I read this book independent of that class. In any case, it is as much an overview of the theories and practice of C.G. Jung as it is about child psychology.

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

What she says about recurring dreams and dreams of bliss and enlightenment reminded me of my own similar dreams.