A Primer of Jungian Psychology, by Calvin Hall and Vernon Nordby. Heh, what a fun name, Nordby. *cough* Anyway, I got a lot of this book, in pretty much the way introduction says it's intended - as a primer to Jung's psychology first, as an aid an understanding the self second, and as aid in understanding others after that. It also confirmed for me the original reason for my interest in Jung, in that it fits so nicely with yogic concepts of the mind in purpose and structure. And I just noticed a bit in the afterward I think that says part of what I like about it best: “Again and again, the reader will experience a ‘shock of recognition;’ he will recognize truths he has known but which he has not been able to express in words.”

From one of my favorite poets, Rumi; I wonder whether "The Guest House" is also some reflection on the intense importance of hospitality in Arabic culture -
"This being human is a guest house
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness
some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows
who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture.
Still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out for some new delight."