The Life Cycle Completed

I agree with another review that says to begin with the last few chapters. They are written by Joan Erikson, recapping her husband Erik’s stages of human development as they pertain to a new “ninth” stage in our eighties and nineties. She is eminently readable as well as wise, writing from personal experience. I found this book useful, inspirational and hopeful!

Erikson's stages are the foundation of much of the current work on psychology. Easy to understand, logical and simple. I like to cite the stages often and find the book is an excellent source for said citations.

Erik Erikson is my favorite theorist and I find his work fascinating. The first section of this book is written by his wife and it was so interesting to hear her personal story and details about her life with her husband. The book was full of great information however I did find it a little difficult to understand. I am a graduate student studying psychology and am pretty used to scholarly text. I would still recommend this book highly though!

An inspiring read. While this is a book on psychosocial development the Ericksons have skilled playfulness with language which draws the reader into a poetic comprehension of nine levels of human development from fancy to old age, the primary challenge of each phase, and the relational capacity opened up by the resolution of each challenge. They then explore how each conflict and capacity, either as a prefigurement or an echo potentially influences the individual’s psyche and social relations across time. Written at the intersection of psychology, sociology and spirituality, this book offers a hopeful and holistic perspective of human development and aging.

Very good, would recommend

I mean, it is a bit of a boring read, but essential to understanding his thoughts and processes.

Concise and interesting, but as a collection of essays, not as enticing as some of Erikson's books. I did not come away from this read feeling as if I had gained much new insight into the dilemma of old age, though it was fascinating that Erikson's wife completed the book.

Excellent book- I utilized this book in my dissertation on adult development of a grandmother. This book provides a detailed look in to the life cycle and the completion- death. A psychosocial approach was evident throughout the reading. Very useful in research and therapy tools.

Em relação ao conteúdo não há o que falar. Mas qualidade do papel é terrível... Qualquer livro editado no Brasil dá de 10X0 nas edições dos EUA. Muito ruim mesmo... Como diriam os nossos avós: "papel de pão".

Stacks of information. Good value.

Poor quality pages and binding. Look like pirated copy of book which is available with street sellers

The Erik Erikson is very verbose in expressing himself. If you can wade through the sea of word this book willl change your outlook on life.

Very interesting and useful.