The Fifty-minute Hour [Paperback] Robert Linder

Description

1969 edition. Paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-loved copy of Robert Lindner’s “The Fifty-minute Hour” offers a fascinating glimpse into the pioneering days of psychoanalysis in America. Published in 1969, the book chronicles Lindner’s experiences as a psychoanalyst in the 1940s and 50s, exploring the complex relationships between analysts and their patients. Lindner’s candid and insightful writing sheds light on the evolving attitudes towards mental health during a time when psychoanalysis was still a relatively new and often misunderstood field. Through his case studies, he delves into the human psyche, examining the motivations, desires, and inner conflicts that shape our behaviors. This copy, with its worn cover and creased spine, bears the marks of a book that has been well-read and treasured, a testament to its enduring relevance and the profound impact it has had on readers seeking to understand the depths of the human experience.