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A TIME magazine Must-Read Book of the Year Ever wonder what your therapist is really thinking? Now you can find out … Meet Lori Gottlieb, an insightful and compassionate therapist whose clients present with all kinds of problems. There’s the struggling new parents; the older woman who feels she has nothing to live for; the self-destructive young alcoholic; and the terminally ill 35-year-old newlywed. And there’s John, a narcissistic television producer, who frankly just seems to be a bit of a jerk. Over the course of a year, they all make progress. But Gottlieb is not just a therapist — she’s also a patient who's on a journey of her own. Interspersed with the stories of her clients are her own therapy sessions, as Gottlieb goes in search of the hidden roots of a devastating and life-changing event. Personal, revealing, funny, and wise, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone opens a rare window onto a world that is most often bound by secrecy, offering an illuminating tour of a profoundly private process.
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Dang. This is an emotional ride. Maybe the cover image should have tipped me off.
I am fascinated by complexities of human behavior and emotion, so this book was right up my alley. Gottlieb's story shows how therapists are not immune from needing help to deal with life's challenges, while also depicting how meaningful the relationship is between therapist and client. Her stories are deeply impactful, and the therapeutic theories, strategies, and insights woven throughout were both interesting and helpful. Loved it!
I heard the author interviewed on Fresh Air, and thought the book sounded interesting. It turned out to be super interesting.
This book was fascinating and made me think about the therapist/patient relationship in a way I never had before. Lori's writing is funny, insightful and informative. Definitely one of the best books I've read in a long time.
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