Life Changing Read
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I am writing this because this book has changed my view of life. I've been in counselling for a
while for relationship and job problems and have read a few books trying to help me sort out myself.
This book has stood out because it's a true story of a person trying to sort their problems out. It put my problems into perspective because the stuff that this person has had to deal with makes you realise what's important in life. I did find some of the abuse stuff hard to deal with but real life is tough and it helped me realise all the good I've had in my life.
I think this person had a lot of guts writing this book and I found it such an awesome story
that I read it over a couple of days (no spelling mistakes hit me!). I thought the way she mixed
the sessions with her counsellor and told us about her life was a great 'movie' and kept me wanting to read more-it's got a few tracks going on so you have to keep thinking!
If you want to see life from another side and get the good back in your life- read this book.
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Excellent Biography
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This biography reveals the realities of long-term therapy and how subtle the work of therapy has to be for clients with a long history of childhood neglect. It is written in the form of conversations between therapist and client and shows how the therapeutic space can help to uncover hidden traumas occurring in early childhood. It also has descriptions of some of the childhood and adult life of the writer, which gives the therapy a context and the reader insight into a life necessitating therapeutic help. It is sometimes challenging reading because of the abuse suffered but it gives hope that the skilful therapist can help a person reclaim their past so they can deal with it. This book is a useful addition to understanding the dynamics of therapy, particularly for practicing therapists and students but it is also an interesting read for those wanting to explore experiences of therapy.
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Very disappointed
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I brought this book because I am currently in therapy and wanted to read about some other people's experiences of therapy but this book wasn't at all what I expected. There are only a few times when the actual therapy relationship and the process of therapy are mentioned. Mostly this book is the author telling the story of her childhood - it just happens that she's set it in the context of telling her therapist. The few times things relating to actual therapy are mentioned they aren't explored at all. The style of writing was also disappointing. The book is self-published and it really needs some editing to sort out the spelling mistakes and the structure of sentences. There is also a lot of irrelevant detail which becomes annoying after a while. If you're looking for a book about someone's experience of therapy then please don't waste your money on this book. To be honest I wouldn't recommend that anyone buy this book - it could work as an autobiography of an abusive childhood if it was rewritten but there are already plenty of books about that on the market to buy if that's what you're looking for. I'm very, very surprised that the other reviews of this book have been so positive. I've never written a review on here before but I felt that I had to write one about this book as I brought this on the strength of the other reviews.
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Therapy: practical aspects
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This book is a 'real-life' case study that can be used within an academic course. The story is in no doubt very moving but of immense value is the in-depth insight into the psycho-analytical therapeutic process from within the process itself.
The author is both the subject and a highly educated academic - a unique very well written book that you will not forget for a very long time - if ever.
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Well worth reading
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This is a book unlike any I have read for quite a while. Engaging and honest, it captivates the audience as they undergo a psychological journey alongside the author. Its knowledge and understanding of the processes of therapy gives a unique flavour as we see their impacts and results clearly played out. Perfect for those interested in the specific area of psychology, this biography also manages to appeal to those with little or no knowledge of the area. A challenging and engaging read.
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