Susan E. Schwartz, Ph.D., Jungian analyst
28 November, 2009
In Praise Of Lilith, Eve & The Serpent In The Garden Of Eden & Other Stories written by Susan Scott is a sensitive, scholarly and very readable book. It derives from her years of familiarity and study of Jungian analytical psychology that is obviously combined with her own experiences. As such, she creates a balance between the personal and collective. Susan's perceptions are presented in short story form while the interweaving of idea, psychological concepts and her individual perception flows through the book. This style encourages readers to access their reflective qualities and thoughtfulness that are modeled from the author's presentation.
Susan has informed her book with a woman's perspective on age-old myths and tales. In addition, another valuable and unique aspect is her vantage point of being a South African. Most broadly, she links Jungian theory with daily life events and smoothly demonstrates how both express and impact our psyches. Her tact and taste for subtlety bring the reader into the material and her observations are ones applicable to us all. Susan writes out of an intuitive sense that reveals acute awareness to the vulnerable issues composing our lives. The stories combine and link as threads reaching out, intersecting and creating a tapestry of life visions.
The book is enchanting and therefore an enjoyable and enriching read.
Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)