The Red Book by C. G. Jung
"The Red Book," initially published to widespread acclaim in 2009, serves as the foundation for C. G. Jung's later works. This pivotal text became the birthplace of his primary theories, including those on archetypes, the collective unconscious, and the process of individuation. Jung's insights laid the groundwork for transforming psychotherapy from a focus on treating illness to a method for the elevated development of an individual's personality.
As Sara Corbett noted in the New York Times, "The creation of one of modern history’s true visionaries, The Red Book is a singular work, outside of categorization. As an inquiry into what it means to be human, it transcends the history of psychoanalysis and underscores Jung’s place among revolutionary thinkers like Marx, Orwell and, of course, Freud." "The Red Book: A Reader’s Edition" is a comprehensive volume featuring Sonu Shamdasani’s introductory essay and the complete translation of Jung’s essential work, providing readers with an immersive experience into the profound inquiries on humanity that transcend the boundaries of psychoanalysis.