Rowena’s Comments (group member since Aug 06, 2013)

Rowena’s comments from the All About Books group.

I'm reading Life at the Bottom: The Worldview That Makes the Underclass by Theodore Dalrymple. All I can say is wow! Really interesting observations by the doctor

Chrissie wrote: "Rowena, I didn't like it in the beginning but now I do! Much more interesting. I think I have moved on to the part not written solely by him. He said he felt compelled to write about his early yout..."

Awesome! Thanks for your thoughts, Chrissie! I'm currently in japan and haven't been able to read much but I'll be back home soon and hope to reread the Jung

Hi Chrissie!

I wish I could read the Jung with you as I've been planning to reread it for quite some time now. From my memory, that particular book did not really go into the archetype concept in as much detail as most would have liked, but it makes sense as the book was more autobiography than anything. I'll see whether I have time to read it after I get back from my trip. Looking forward to reading more of your thoughts

Chrissie wrote: "I am going to read Memories, Dreams, Reflections by C.G. Jung. This has to fit here. Rowena, I saw that you found it to be an excellent book.

It is today (May 18, 2017..."

Hi Chrissie,

I did! I hope you enjoy it too. One of the reasons I really enjoyed it is because I could relate to some of Jung's childhood experiences and thoughts. I'll be curious to hear what you think of it

Chrissie wrote: "Rowena wrote: "Chrissie wrote: "Well I thought How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker would fit here, but I do not recommend it . I dumped it.

I will be reading .."

I wa..."

I actually have that book but I haven't read it yet, Chrissie. It looks interesting! I like the author's wife too, she's a great writer.

Marina wrote: "I'm very interested in psychology. I don't know yet what I'll read, but I'd like to recommend a couple of books to anyone who might be interested.

I recently read [book:Stalking the Soul: Emotiona..."

Hi Marina,

I was working my way through The Body Keeps Score and I found it really enlightening

Noel wrote: "Ahhh my favorite subject! I have lots to recommend if anyone's looking. :)

If you're interested in childhood PTSD, I suggest this deeply illuminating book, [book:The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: A..."

Thanks, Noel! Feel free to recommend more, these all look fascinating:)

Greg wrote: "Rowena wrote: "I'm going to be reading Lectures on Jung's Typology as I'm intrigued by personality psychology"

I love this topic Rowena!

When I took the extensive full version of Mye..."

Hi Greg, I'm glad you're interested in Myers-Briggs too! I'm an INFJ, although I sometimes get INFP. Learning more about this typology definitely helped me make sense of myself:)

Chrissie wrote: "Well I thought How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker would fit here, but I do not recommend it . I dumped it.

I will be reading When Nietzsche Wept which is..."

Hi Chrissie,

The idea was to stick to psychology non-fiction but I do get your point. I guess it wouldn't hurt to recommend some psychology fiction in case some people are interested? It's the perfect thread to share recommendations after all:)

I'm going to be reading Lectures on Jung's Typology as I'm intrigued by personality psychology

Currently reading Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto. Interesting to read different perspectives, even if I don't agree with them!

Jackie wrote: "I'm going to start reading Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith today. My copy has a picture of Tom Hardy on the cover so I've awarded it a star already just for that..haha"

LOL! I'd have done the same:D

LauraT wrote: "Started The Children of Men thinking it a Mistery. It is a distopic. Strange up to now"

I think I watched the movie, Laura. It was very dark!

Heather wrote: "I am currently reading a fantastic book called prisoners of geography which is basically a history of how geography and artificial borders and led to the conflict in the world today. It's a ..."

whoa, this is going on my to-read list immediately. Thanks, Heather!

I started reading The Second Sex by Simone de Beauvoir yesterday. Pretty fitting read for International Women's Day:)

I just started reading The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt. My friend warned me it was going to be a tough read and a page in I can say that is a very accurate statement!

Leslie wrote: "I am currently reading Think Like a Freak and my book club selected [book:Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win th..."

Ooh, great picks! Enjoy:)

Welcome to all the new members:)

Joan wrote: "I just finished Negroland: A Memoir & I loved this sentiment:
"There are days when I still want to dismantle this constructed self of mine. You did it so badly, I think. You lost so..."

I remember I wrote that quote down when I read Negroland, Joan. Really powerful

Terrence wrote: "My name is Terrence Perera and I am a newcomer to this group. I wish to give some details of myself.
I attended Holy Cross College and the University of Ceylon in Sri Lanka. I am also a Chartered ..."

Hi Terrence, welcome to the group:)