The Examined Life
How We Lose and Find Ourselves
Stephen Grosz
Explore the hidden feelings behind ordinary behavior in this compelling book by psychoanalyst Stephen Grosz. Drawing on 25 years of practice, he shares short, vivid stories that follow the collaborative journey of therapist and patient. From daydreaming to extreme behavior, these beautifully rendered tales shed light on the fundamental pathways of life from birth to death. Delve into compelling examples of love, loss, work, and change that invite compassionate understanding and provide answers to the questions that compel and disturb us most. Join the journey and discover new insights into who we are and why we do what we do.
Publish Date
2014-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
2014-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2012
Goodreads Rating
3.94
ISBN
9780393349320
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2017-06-30T00:00:00.000Z
Recently, I really enjoyed The Examined Life as a fast, mind-blowing jaunt through the world of psychotherapy. Dr. Grosz is brilliant and essentially boils down a collection of his “ah ha” moments into a few pages each. It’s enlightening, and highly satisfying. – source