"Carl Jung was one of the world's most influential psychoanalysts. He initiated groundbreaking ideas, yet trusted only his impulses. Throughout his life his charisma attracted many, yet he rarely returned the fondness he inspired.".

"Ronald Hayman neither ignores Jung's faults nor exaggerates them in investigating the most crucial questions surrounding this enigmatic figure. Hayman has been given access to a substantial amount of unpublished material that has not been used by previous biographers. A Life of Jung offers insight into how Jung's revolutionary ideas grew out of his own experiences."--BOOK JACKET.