by Alastair Santhouse — Troubles in the mind cause troubles in the body. Boom. The ‘insight’ stops there. Head First says NOTHING new about the mind-body connection.
Tag: nonfiction
Inside Job
by Dr Rebecca Myers — Well-written, thoughtful book on the treatment of sexual offenders in a high-security prison in Yorkshire.
The Devil You Know
by Dr Gwen Adshead and Eileen Horne — Well written, moving accounts by a forensic psychiatrist, exploring the backgrounds of criminals and their motivations for committing crimes.
The Course of Love
by Alain de Botton — The love story of a fictional couple serves as an argument for enlightened romantic pessimism: don’t marry for love, marry someone you like.
The Narcissist You Know
by Joseph Burgo — Understanding narcissistic behaviour helps you handle narcissists and self-centred people. Spot the signs and learn when to move away.
It’s All in Your Head
Excellent and easy-to-read essay on psychosomatic illness, including case stories of psychogenic symptoms and illness.
The Great Pain Deception
by Steven Ray Ozanich — A great overview of mindbody syndrome/TMS and Dr John Sarno, distilled into one very readable, informative book.