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A review by taylornowandthen
Wish I Could Be There: Notes from a Phobic Life by Allen Shawn
4.0
You first have to realize this is not a self-help book. The author is not promising a cure from this book, but a relief of not being alone in the strange world of phobias. I'm not cured of mine, but I am relieved that I am not the only one that feels insane. With brief references (and history) of Sigmund Freud ever now and then, a few relevant poems by Emily Dickinson, and inspiring quotes before the start of each chapter, this book will be an all-time favorite of mine. [a:Allen Shawn|74487|Allen Shawn|http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg] had an interesting childhood.
There are some long points in which the author goes into great detail of psychology as well as neurology; I personally found it all interesting in relation to phobias. This is a non-fiction book; I would describe it as interesting rather than fun. Very enjoyable.
There are some long points in which the author goes into great detail of psychology as well as neurology; I personally found it all interesting in relation to phobias. This is a non-fiction book; I would describe it as interesting rather than fun. Very enjoyable.