No Hidden Meanings: An Illustrated Eschatological Laundry List

by Sheldon B. Kopp

No Hidden An Illustrated Eschatological Laundry List.

Genres: Psychology

58 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1975

About the author

Sheldon Bernard Kopp (29 March 1929 – 29 March 1999) was a psychotherapist and author, based in Washington, D.C. He was born in New York City, and received his PhD from the New School for Social Research. In addition to his private practice, he served as a Psychotherapy Supervisor for the Pastoral Counselling and Consultation Centres in Washington. He died of cardiac arrhythmia and pneumonia. He is also popular for his quotes. One of them is, "All of the significant battles are waged within the self."

Reviews

[Peacegal · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an unusual and very 1970s pop-psych, self-help book. Large B&W photographs adorn every page. I like the fact that people seemed to be more bummed and pessimistic in the 1970s--at least, they preferred their self-help materials this way. My outlook on the world and life in general is decidedly glass-half-empty, so I appreciated the rather non-cheery nature of this book.

[Jake Jeffries · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a very short book. However, it is also very powerful. I love having Sheldon Kopp's eschatological laundry list in book format. I plan on turning it into some kind of poster at some point too. Apparently, they had a poster at one time but I have not had any luck finding it online. The book also has artistic and thought provoking images that accompany the words thanks to Claire Flanders. In addition to the book itself, the used copy that I bought had a nice note that was written to one friend from another. Normally I would prefer books that I buy to not have writing in them, but this somehow added value to the book for me.

[Becky Phillips]

This book resonated for me when it was new in the mid-70s. Years later I was working in the public library, and it turned up in the book donation bin. I was amazed to find that it still resonated. I could also see that it has influenced my life in several ways. I grabbed that copy and still have it. Every few years I look at it again. It has become a touchstone for me. Sometimes I agree with its philosophy more than at other times. Most of all, though, it returns me to a time of my life (early 20s) when I was idealistic and questing. I love the girl I was. She is still there inside me, and the self I've built around her is good, too.

[Josh · Rating 5 out of 5]

No Hidden Meanings provides an illustrated list to a few of author Sheldon Kopp's philosophical points of view. The book is heavy with existentialism and may be too bleak for some, but it can also offer a refreshing outlook of the human experience. An online search can provide the actual list, though the accompanying imagery in the book adds something extra to each point. Highly recommended!

[Glenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A book of one man's eternal truths photographically illustrated by Claire Flanders. I'm bothered because it does not really grab me as a unit of work, even though some of the photographs have the ability to create interest.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing 1970's photography and existential psych

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite book EVER.

It just resonates with me.

[Linda (Miss Greedybooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

B&W photographs - great words. #1-#43. Beautifully done. You can't make anyone love you. That one has stuck with me for a long time. True.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good reminders.

[Printable Tire]

A nice piece of pop psychology ephemera if you can find it