Studies in Hysteria

Nov 1, 2024 8:24 AM

Author:Sigmund Freud,Rachel Bowlby,Nicola Luckhurst

Studies in Hysteria

The tormenting of the body by the troubled mind, hysteria is among the most pervasive of human disorders - yet at the same time it is the most elusive. Freud's recognition that hysteria stemmed from traumas in the patient's past transformed the way we think about sexuality. Studies in Hysteria is one of the founding texts of psychoanalysis, revolutionizing our understanding of love, desire and the human psyche.

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A thought-provoking account

—— New Scientist

Rich in provocative concepts about intelligence, memory, creativity and passion

—— Los Angeles Times

idiosyncratic and engaging

—— The Times

Damasio is a profound thinker and an elegant writer...Descartes' Error is a fascinating exploration of the biology of reason and its inseparable dependence on emotion

—— Oliver Sacks

Crucial reading

—— New York Times Book Review

Excellent - gives one the interest and confidence to start negotiating.

—— Irish Independent

The best negotiation book of all time.

—— Inc Magazine

A superb how-to book.

—— Kirkus Reviews

a great book...if you need to be reminded that there is value to be discovered in experiences when they seem nothing but pointless and painful, and choices to be made when you think you have none, I'd recommend it

—— Lauren Laverne

One wishes this book could get into the hands of all the suffering children who need it

—— Washington Post

This story of unfathomable child abuse is told with remarkable wit, compassion, and courage

—— Augusten Burroughs, author of Running with Scissors

Highly articulate … Her memories are real, not recovered

—— The Times

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