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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I can see why this book ruffled feathers, but I enjoyed it, because humans are just so darned fascinating. I would love to try Dr Rosen’s group and see what crazy stuff happened. Sadly, I am not rich or American. I can definitely understand his appeal though, as crazy as his methods were. I like to push my own boundaries and am fascinated by others who do. This is not a book for people who are uncomfortable with weird power dynamics. I loved it, however, because I love strange people.
reflective
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Wow what an interesting experience lol. As a therapist, I know there are an insane amount of boundaries crossed here ethically but I also know that there are legit psychotherapists in the world probably practicing like this with clients for over 10 years. While I wouldn’t encourage two group members to have an affair (??) I do have a lot of respect for the way her experience served as connection and how she was able to develop deep intimate friendships with people who bore witness to her life. Would I practice like this? Hard no. But do I appreciate the genuine care she developed for the group and was I entertained the whole time reading this? Yeah!
This took me literally forever to finish.
It wasn’t bad or boring. Pretentious at times, depressing for others.
Good ending!
It wasn’t bad or boring. Pretentious at times, depressing for others.
Good ending!
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challenging
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I guess memoirs are not my thing. Or was it the writing style? Maybe it's the translation (I am not a native English speaker). Who knows. Either way - not for me.
I saw some comments talking about dr. Rosen's questionable therapy recipes and his allegedly unethical practices described in the book, and, while I can't confirm or deny whether some of his professional decision were indeed necessary, I had more problems with the main character. We didn't quite click. I mean, I can understand how burnt out a woman that is on the very top of her college year must be; adding to that labile emotive responses to everyday things, mere passivity in social situations, self-loathing, some depressive tendencies, ED and anger issues, I can't understand how someone that is in her late twenties (and this comes from a 22 y/o) can make some of the decisions she made. We are all different and have different opinions and goals, but like what the hell woman?? She asked for help in her therapy group and sometimes refuses their advice, continues being miserable and feeling like crap. Her choice in men is questionable, but I am glad she found the one for her in the end.
There were a couple of very nice quotes (that "last first date" thing was very sweet) and I found myself giggle after reading certain parts of the book, but in general I did not enjoy the writing. I was not prepared for the amount of over sharing, especially for the unnecessary sexual details. Although, I must say this amount of unfiltered content and freedom to express her thoughts and emotions should be admired.
All in all, I have no clue who would enjoy this book or who to recommend it to.
I saw some comments talking about dr. Rosen's questionable therapy recipes and his allegedly unethical practices described in the book, and, while I can't confirm or deny whether some of his professional decision were indeed necessary, I had more problems with the main character. We didn't quite click. I mean, I can understand how burnt out a woman that is on the very top of her college year must be; adding to that labile emotive responses to everyday things, mere passivity in social situations, self-loathing, some depressive tendencies, ED and anger issues, I can't understand how someone that is in her late twenties (and this comes from a 22 y/o) can make some of the decisions she made. We are all different and have different opinions and goals, but like what the hell woman?? She asked for help in her therapy group and sometimes refuses their advice, continues being miserable and feeling like crap. Her choice in men is questionable, but I am glad she found the one for her in the end.
There were a couple of very nice quotes (that "last first date" thing was very sweet) and I found myself giggle after reading certain parts of the book, but in general I did not enjoy the writing. I was not prepared for the amount of over sharing, especially for the unnecessary sexual details. Although, I must say this amount of unfiltered content and freedom to express her thoughts and emotions should be admired.
All in all, I have no clue who would enjoy this book or who to recommend it to.
I really enjoyed this book. I felt all of Christie’s emotions. I cheered for her and I cried for her. A very good way to end my 2021
I DNF’d it at 40%
I feel weird rating a memoir because it is someone’s experience but this book made me feel uncomfortable. I’m in therapy and everything about the therapist was, wrong ? At least his way of helping the group(s) was wrong. Lots of red flags and not what therapy is like. I felt disgusted and angry while reading/ listening to it.
I feel weird rating a memoir because it is someone’s experience but this book made me feel uncomfortable. I’m in therapy and everything about the therapist was, wrong ? At least his way of helping the group(s) was wrong. Lots of red flags and not what therapy is like. I felt disgusted and angry while reading/ listening to it.
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This was an interesting book, as were the conspiracy reviews on the author (seriously, there are people with the same name out in the world). I personally do not think that I could handle a group where information shared in group, could be shared/widely discussed outside of group. I saw in others reviews statements/questions that this was not ethical - since the therapist leading these groups, Dr. Rosen, held to confidentiality and members, upon joining, were aware that this was a rule and could opt not to join, there could be an argument that it is still operating within ethical bounds. I understood the idea behind holding secrets is holding shame and holding others secrets is holding their shame, but on the other hand there is also something to be said about the integrity of a person who you can trust with your stories. Is Tate someone that I could trust to be vulnerable with as a friend, let alone as a partner, no. The lack of boundaries between group members and the Dr. Rosen would be difficult for me as well, at times how the story was told it sounded like co-dependency, - but it clearly is something that worked for Tate and other Rosen patients. The book was written well, it seemed like a novel vs a memoir.