Road by the River

Road by the River by Djohariah Toor, published by Gill & MacMillan, Limited in March 1994, is a 256-page exploration of personal transformation aimed primarily at women. This book presents an autobiographical narration from a Jungian therapist, detailing the journeys women undertake to discover their own spirituality. It addresses the impact of parental and cultural stereotypes on women’s roles, highlighting the confusion created by both patriarchal and feminist ideologies.
Readers will find a blend of personal insights and professional experiences as the author weaves together dreams and client cases to illustrate her inner search. The narrative delves into themes of spirituality, healing, and the complexities of identity, offering a paradigm for understanding psychic wounds. With a focus on health, psychology, and women’s studies, this edition serves as a resource for those interested in the intersections of personal growth and societal influences.
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This classic on personal transformation has led thousands of women in their search for self. It is a Jungian therapist’s autobiographical narration of the journeys women make into their own spirituality, the kind of deep descent outlined in Women Who Run With the Wolves. The author traces the effects of parental and cultural stereotypes and illustrates how women’s roles have become confused by both patriarchal and feminist ideologies. Weaving dreams and the cases of her clients into the story of her inner search, this is a book about spirituality possibilities and real-life situations that offers an enriching paradigm for healing psychic wounds.
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