On Becoming a Person

Publisher's Summary

The late Carl Rogers, founder of the humanistic psychology movement, revolutionized psychotherapy with his concept of "client-centered therapy." His influence has spanned decades, but that influence has become so much a part of mainstream psychology that the ingenious nature of his work has almost been forgotten.

With a new introduction by Peter Kramer, this landmark book is a classic in its field and a must-listen for anyone interested in clinical psychology or personal growth.

©1961, 1989 Carl R. Rogers; Introduction copyright 1995 by Peter D. Kramer, MD (P)2017 Tantor

Critic Reviews

"Deeply insightful...Roger's phenomenal text - On Becoming a Person - has highlighted to me the importance of the relationship between counselor and client within the person-centered approach." (Health Psychology Consultancy)

An introduction to the core humanistic issues

when Rogers talks about human beings and why they are intrinsically positive and social beings, it's eaay to consider him naive but when he describes why he thinks that, you'll change your mind. He's rooting for life, for becoming more mature, more actualized, for becoming who you are which is in fact a core idea in existential philosophy.
There are many things lacking in his views specially when he talks about global conflicts but nevertheless reading him in his own words has been quite different than how Psychology textbooks described him. I keep thinking to myself maybe he is right, maybe all anyone needs is just unconditional regards, acceptance and adequate warms. I've tried his method on myself to be more open, to let go of rigidity, looking for validations outside of myself and it's been fantastic.

6 of 6 people found this review helpful

On Becoming a Person:A Therapists view

This book is a staple of learning in the field of psychology.Client based therapy was not an idea before Carl R Rogers developed it in the 1960's.Most Psychology students will recall reading at least parts of it.In fact,my husband came in the room and knew what I was listening to.He read it in college!
The introduction was fascinating to me.Listening to how he came to some of his ideas and why they were so important was eye opening.Joe Hempel was the perfect narrator.He has a very nice voice,his inflection and feelings come through nicely.“I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher.”

9 of 10 people found this review helpful

awesome book! Carl is amazing!

We lost a legendary mind, whem Carl past away. Beautiful book, stimulates insight and self awareness.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

A must read for the modern person

A fantastic book by a master therapist and scientist seeking to bring to our modern day the remedies of the psychological ills that haunt us, and to invoke the best from people.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Roger's has several key chapters here where he's

...a century before his time (the duality of human psychology, where both causal/deterministic and freedom exist, being like that of physics in describing light both in terms of particle and wave... Great stuff!

5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Chapters do not match up

I am using this book for school and if I'm assigned a chapter and it does not match up correctly it becomes terribly confusing.
Chapter 1 should match Chapter 1 and not an introduction. Have a whole list of chapters that do not match the actual chapters is really a terrible experience. A Chapter is a specific term that should not just be applied to name audio clips. Chapters should match chapters. The introduction should stay introduction. The preface should say preface. There are all common terminology for books and really disappointing to see a product with such high-quality production mess up the basics.
This is one of two books that have the exact same issue that I have downloaded. I'm pretty certain this issue is throughout the catalog and it would really be important to get this addressed. It's as if for music in your mp3 player it would just say song1, song 2, and so on ...

Revolutionary and revelatory, must read

Deeply insightful revelations on personality and the ways psychoanalysis reveals curative techniques to improve it.

Exceptional book!

Essential book for every library! Carl Rogers presents his therapeutic approach which facilitates keeping both the client and therapist present and aware of themselves within their relational dynamics.