In Short

Private Notes of a Psychoanalyst

This is the perfect little book to dip into and galvanize your thoughts. Was Bion Hindu? What happens at psychoanalysts’ funerals? Which form of racism is worse? Dr. Akhtar gives his reflections but what are yours? Divided into four parts – Preparation, Principles, Practice, Profession – you’ll want to return to this book again and again.

In Short: Private Notes of a Psychoanalyst is wise, uplifting and inspiring. Salman Akhtar brings his talent for poetic literature to gift us 111 pithy ‘proto-essays’ on a wide range of subjects. His meditations touch upon mental health, humor, death, animals, Freud, religion, children, and so much more. He imparts his advice with the lightest of touches, willing you to partake, consider, and refine his offerings. His aim: to further the cause and message of his beloved psychoanalysis.

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