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Book · 2013 · Case studies

The examined life

by Stephen Grosz · Recommended by 2 people on 1 podcast

Why people recommend it

Stephen Grosz's The Examined Life offers a collection of compelling psychological case studies drawn from the author's decades of practice as an American-born psychotherapist in London. John Williams championed the book on The Book Review, describing it as a very quick read that he completely devoured and subsequently gifting copies to colleagues. Pamela Paul noted on the podcast that she read the book following John Williams's enthusiastic recommendation. Listeners and hosts alike appreciated the insights into psychoanalysis and human behavior found within its pages, highlighting Grosz's ability to render complex emotional struggles accessible and profound in a short span of reading time.

Who recommended it

Pamela Paul — 2 mentions
Discussed
“um I also read the examined life which was one of your recommendations John”
Discussed
“last week you gave me a copy of the book that you recommended the examined Life by Steven gross”
John Williams — 2 mentions
Recommended
“yeah the examined Life by Steven gross so I'm just I'm gonna just keep following John Williams's”
Recommended
“I devoured because it's very quick read this book called The examined Life by Stephen gross he's an American Born psychotherapist who practices in London”

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