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Summary: Radical Thinker
Review: I like Anne for her no-nonsense call-it-the-way-she-sees-it attitude which, as she describes, gets her into trouble time and again throughout her laid bare life which comprises the first third of the book. Her honesty and humility is breath-taking. The book is a bit rambling with lots of repetition, references to her past books, long unedited letters received from supporters, but overall a radical well documented indictment of therapy and addiction treatment. As a therapist, even before reading this book ,came to the realization that therapy as supported by third party payors (insurance and managed care) is a quick fix and often intrusive, arrogant, and not-respectful of a client's deep process. Therapists, like the general public, are often unaware of the many types and kinds of addiction affecting clients. I am most deeply concerned about how we set our children up for addictions beginning with repetitive movies as toddlers and video games. This is a deeply disturbing book although it may be a bit overstated. I recommend it highly.
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Summary: Eye-opening analysis of what we are doing wrong.
Review: Recommended for anyone looking for growth and spiritual healing, and who may wonder why current models of helping have not done so. The author challenges what is happening and offers practical alternatives gleaned from her life and those of her clients, while on the path of growth and recovery.
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Summary: Felt Like a Pair of Brown Loafers in a World of Tuxedos?
Review: This book explains how fitting into this world can be costly and painful. If you have never 'fully adjusted' to the demands of our modern world or have delved into "self-help" and/or therapy and found no durable answers, this book suggests that it is because of our addictive relationships to the world. This is a convincing critique of the folly of our present worldview. This is a clarion call to trusting your own processes on your own journey through life.Caveats: I could have edited this book and made it a much tighter presentation of her points; read the author's "When Society Becomes an Addict" first perhaps - just what in the hell are Lincoln Logs and Holograms? But no matter, she pulls in a lot of exciting material and personal experiences. It's a great ride.
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Summary: Felt Like a Pair of Brown Loafers in a World of Tuxedos?
Review: This book explains how fitting into this world can be costly and painful. If you have never 'fully adjusted' to the demands of our modern world or have delved into "self-help" and/or therapy and found no durable answers, this book suggests that it is because of our addictive relationships to the world. This is a convincing critique of the folly of our present worldview. This is a clarion call to trusting your own processes on your own journey through life. Caveats: I could have edited this book and made it a much tighter presentation of her points; read the author's "When Society Becomes an Addict" first perhaps - just what in the hell are Lincoln Logs and Holograms? But no matter, she pulls in a lot of exciting material and personal experiences. It's a great ride.
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