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I've read a number of books by Joseph Campbell, including some interview books (The Power of Myth, An Open Life). This is a good distillation of much of his thought (religion/myth as metaphor for the psychological/existential challenges of life). I like to read a few pages and then put it aside. There's certainly enough interesting ideas to ponder, such that I feel no need to try to finish a particular chapter or chunk in one sitting. The book mixes quotes from his writings (or others' writings) with passages derived from a seminar he held near the end of his life, and arranges the material somewhat thematically.
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Joseph Campbell has a life journey that looks like the mythical voyage of the Hero in all civilizations. This book gives an insight into his philosophy and is filled with excerpts from his lectures too. A great read to have every day to get inspired from. Every page hides something magical. ( )

A decent introduction to Joseph Campbell's thinking. There were sections that the reader should skim through as fast as possible to avoid nodding off. ( )

The celebrated scholar Joseph Campbell shares personal revelations and intimate reflections on the art of living in this beautifully packaged first book in a new series to be based on his unpublished writings. Two-color printing throughout. (From Amazon)