The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell) Summary and Reviews

The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
by Joseph Campbell

The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life and Work (The Collected Works of Joseph Campbell)
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Author: Joseph Campbell
Editor: Phil Cousineau
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-08-27
ISBN: 1577314042
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: New World Library

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Book Review: A thought-provoking introduction to a fascinating man
Summary: 4 Stars

I read this as one who was unfamiliar with Joseph Campbell and his remarkable insights into myths and their role in our lives.

The claim is made in the book that at some time in the 1980s, seven or eight of the top ten grossing films of all time were in some way based on material originating in Campbell's books. That makes Campbell a man whose thoughts are worth learning about.

The book is in general fairly easy reading, since much of it is transcribed from conversations involving Campbell. Quotable quotes abound: "myths have to do with how you live your life", "the young male is a compulsively violent piece of biology", "when people say they're looking for the meaning of life, what they're really looking for is a deep experience of it", "the best thing I can say is follow your bliss".

If you want to be inspired by a life lived thoughtfully and well, you should find this book rewarding.



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