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A review by twellz
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb
5.0
Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not. —Ralph Waldo Emerson
This book was not what I expected at all. “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” reads like a memoir of therapy, written by a therapist named Lori Gottlieb. 56 highlights on my Kindle...full of insights & life lessons to take away. It's an inside look at what therapists & patients are thinking.
“Therapy is about understanding the self that you are. But part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself—to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.”
I thought it was really well written, relatable, compassionate & non judge-mental. You’ll gain insights from the basic theories of psychology that Gottlieb has seamlessly woven throughout the book. But even more, you’ll grow in self awareness.
“We can’t have change without loss, which is why so often people say they want change but nonetheless stay exactly the same.”
As you step inside Lori’s office, you explore the lives of others; their fears, hopes, disasters & triumphs...and, you'll learn more about your own. The sessions with Julie & John are totally heart-wrenching! Get your Kleenex ready. I haven’t cried like this (while reading a book) in a long time. I also loved the message within the story of Rita & I want my Dad to read this part because he’s still having a hard time aging alone without Denise.
“...every decision we make is based on two things: fear and love. Therapy strives to teach you how to tell the two apart.”
“...even in the best possible relationship, you’re going to get hurt sometimes, and no matter how much you love somebody, you will at times hurt that person, not because you want to, but because you’re human.”
I also love how she describes her own experience looking for a therapist & going to therapy herself. Lori doesn’t shy away from the real emotions that go along with that & the vulnerability of asking for help. Such a refreshing insight. I need a Wendell in my life!
“People wanted a speedy solution to their problems, but what if their moods had been driven down in the first place by the hurried pace of their lives?” (Sooooo much this!)
Overall, I thought this book was a fantastic take on life & what it means to be human. It has made me pause & think differently about my interactions with people from every part of my life. A highly recommended & emotional read of healing & hope. Basically, I couldn’t put this book down! Enjoy!
This book was not what I expected at all. “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” reads like a memoir of therapy, written by a therapist named Lori Gottlieb. 56 highlights on my Kindle...full of insights & life lessons to take away. It's an inside look at what therapists & patients are thinking.
“Therapy is about understanding the self that you are. But part of getting to know yourself is to unknow yourself—to let go of the limiting stories you’ve told yourself about who you are so that you aren’t trapped by them, so you can live your life and not the story you’ve been telling yourself about your life.”
I thought it was really well written, relatable, compassionate & non judge-mental. You’ll gain insights from the basic theories of psychology that Gottlieb has seamlessly woven throughout the book. But even more, you’ll grow in self awareness.
“We can’t have change without loss, which is why so often people say they want change but nonetheless stay exactly the same.”
As you step inside Lori’s office, you explore the lives of others; their fears, hopes, disasters & triumphs...and, you'll learn more about your own. The sessions with Julie & John are totally heart-wrenching! Get your Kleenex ready. I haven’t cried like this (while reading a book) in a long time. I also loved the message within the story of Rita & I want my Dad to read this part because he’s still having a hard time aging alone without Denise.
“...every decision we make is based on two things: fear and love. Therapy strives to teach you how to tell the two apart.”
“...even in the best possible relationship, you’re going to get hurt sometimes, and no matter how much you love somebody, you will at times hurt that person, not because you want to, but because you’re human.”
I also love how she describes her own experience looking for a therapist & going to therapy herself. Lori doesn’t shy away from the real emotions that go along with that & the vulnerability of asking for help. Such a refreshing insight. I need a Wendell in my life!
“People wanted a speedy solution to their problems, but what if their moods had been driven down in the first place by the hurried pace of their lives?” (Sooooo much this!)
Overall, I thought this book was a fantastic take on life & what it means to be human. It has made me pause & think differently about my interactions with people from every part of my life. A highly recommended & emotional read of healing & hope. Basically, I couldn’t put this book down! Enjoy!