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Swamplands of the Soul
by James Hollis
Hollis on guilt, grief, loss, betrayal, doubt, depression and the other swamplands as places where meaning is made. Serious and consoling.
Read it if…
you are in a hard place and want it honored, not fixed.
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Skip it if…
you want cheerfulness.
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Three things you will actually use
- Swamplands are part of the journey.
- Meaning is found there.
- Do not flee prematurely.
Do this first
Read the chapter that names your swamp.
Our verdict
Meaning in hard places.
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