Inner Work: Using Dreams and Active Imagination for Personal Growth
Inner Work by Robert A. Johnson presents a four-step approach to using dreams and active imagination for personal growth. This English-language, 240-page edition is described as a practical guide to exploring the unconscious, with a listed weight of 294 g.
At a glance
- Describes a four-step approach to working with dreams and active imagination.
- The listing frames the book around Jungian exploration of the unconscious and personal transformation.
- Customer feedback reports that readers find the approach understandable and useful for self-discovery.
Reference price: £14.99
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The stated four-step structure offers a defined route into dream work and active imagination.
- At 240 pages, the listed length gives readers a bounded guide rather than an open-ended reference.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Author | Robert A. Johnson |
|---|---|
| Publisher | HarperSanFrancisco |
| Publication date | 21 Jan. 1991 |
| Edition | New Ed |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0062504312 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0062504319 |
| Weight listed | 294 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 13.49 x 1.37 x 20.32 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Jungian ideas, dream interpretation and active imagination.
- People looking for a structured, reflective approach to personal growth.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a clinical diagnosis or a substitute for professional mental-health care. The supplied details do not describe this as a clinical treatment guide.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
76% 76% - 4 stars
16% 16% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights the book’s accessibility, interest and usefulness, particularly its structured yet personal approach to dream analysis and self-discovery. This may suit readers who want an accessible introduction to reflective Jungian work, though the listing does not establish that the method is appropriate for every reader or a substitute for professional care. Aggregate ratings are predominantly five-star, with some lower ratings, so experiences are not entirely uniform.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the book as fascinating and easy to understand.
- Feedback mentions a structured and personal approach to dream analysis and self-discovery.
- Customers report finding it useful and informative.
Frequently asked questions
What is Inner Work about?
The listing describes Robert A. Johnson’s book as a four-step approach to using dreams and active imagination to explore the unconscious and support personal growth.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 240 pages.
What do customers say about the book?
Customer feedback describes it as fascinating and easy to understand, and mentions its guided approach to dream analysis and self-discovery. Ratings are mostly five-star, though a smaller share are lower.
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