Dawn of Memories is a journey into the realm of early recollections of childhood and a search for the meaning of the remembrances. Since 1895, first memories have been a subject of hundreds of investigations around the world. The age of a person’s initial recollections, the content of the memories and various other topics are of enduring interest to people of all ages. Early recollections yield deep insights into an individual’s personality and ways of perceiving life, and can help both individuals and clinicians to employ these first memories for personality appraisal and growth. Building on earlier studies, Dawn of Memories presents a clear and understandable framework for interpreting early recollections in order to enhance self-understanding and personal development. Numerous captivating and informative examples detail the meaning of first remembrances in historical figures and people from diverse backgrounds. Clark also focuses on capitalizing on strengths and an awareness of potentialities that emerge from reflecting upon early recollections. Readers will come away from this enlightening work with a better understanding of their own memories, their lives as result of these memories, and how to use them to resolve current issues in their lives.

"Building on earlier studies, this book presents a clear and understandable framework for interpreting early recollections to enhance self-understanding and personal development. Numerous captivating and informative examples detail the meaning of the first remembrances in historical figures and people from diverse backgrounds. The author also focuses on capitalizing the strengths and awareness of potentialities that emerge from reflecting upon early recollections. Readers will come away from this enlightening work with a better understanding of their own memories, their lives as a result of these memories and how to use them to resolve current issues in their lives." - Counseling Today

"Art Clark’s new book, Dawn of Memories: The Meaning of Early Recollections in Life, is a book written through the eye of inclusion. Careful to avoid restrictive or difficult jargon, Dr. Clark offers a book on early recollections that is accessible and interesting for Adlerians and non-Adlerians alike. ... It provides an historical, theoretical, and psychological framework that allows one to understand why recollections are used and why they are useful. This framework connects the components of recollections to the usual elements of basic beliefs, but also extends to elements of Adlerian Theory beyond basic beliefs, thus providing a great refresher for those already using ERs in clinical practice." - North American Society of Adlerian Psychology (NASAP)

"This book is written for a lay audience in search of self-understanding as a vehicle for self-acceptance and change; humanizing heroes makes it easier to embrace foibles and move forward with courage. This book could be used in conjunction with individual and family therapy. Clinicians may use early recollections in therapy, career counseling, and personality assessment; this resource could aid in and empower this process. . . .Dawn of Memories provides an easy-to-follow method for unpacking some key aspects of who we are, where we come from, and our strengths and challenges." - Journal Of Individual Psychology