Well-known psychoanalyst Dr. Ethel S. Person draws on examples from Auden and Shakespeare, from the movies of Humphrey Bogart and the novels of Judith Krantz, and from her own high school experiences in Kentucky to describe the nature of love and its fitful occurrence.
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Person declares that madly romantic, passionate love is no delusion, as Freud held, but a valid experience and an agent for personal growth. "Marred by a wordy, repetitious style and overstuffed with examples from literature, movies and personal histories, Person's investigation nevertheless offers clinical guidance for those happily or unhappily in love," noted PW. Author tour.
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"Encompassing the subtle blending of infinite shades and hues from the palates of emotion and cognition, romantic love is a seminal force that shapes the human condition. Behavioral scholars have, nonetheless, eschewed intensive study of romantic love - largely because of its inherent complexity and innate elusiveness. Encountering this breach with the passion, creativity, and transcendence that mirrors romantic love, psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Ethel Person has crafted a pioneering work that provides luminous and illuminating insights and conceptual coherence to the subject. I whole-heartedly recommend Dreams of Romantic Love and Fateful Encounters as a unique and indispensable resource for mental health practitioners of all stripes (including my fellow neuropsychiatrists) and for the patients and families whom we serve." - Stuart C. Yudofsky, M.D., D.C. and Irene Ellwood Professor and Chair, The Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas"
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30 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
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An OUTSTANDING exploration of how and why we love,
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This review is from: Dreams of Love and Fateful Encounters: The Power of Romantic Passion (Paperback)
Dr. Person skillfully demystifies romantic love and answers the most fundamental questions associated with the topic. Through excellent literary and contemporary references, her points are well examined and accessible to the average reader. This is an absolute must-read for anyone attempting to understand what makes us fall in romantic love; Dr. Person anticipates your questions and explores every conceivable facet of this fascinating topic. I highly recommend this book!
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
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So insightful that it takes numerous readings to process,
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This review is from: Dreams of Love and Fateful Encounters: The Power of Romantic Passion (Paperback)
In the era of self-help, many have tried to write of love
romance, & sex. None succeed to the extent that Person
has in this fine text. By identifying romance as an
act of imagination, a quintessentially psychological act,
Person delivers the insights that can enable the cognitively
oriented lover to achieve transcendence while keeping
one's feet on solid ground.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ethel Person guides us in the truths of love,
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This review is from: Dreams of Love and Fateful Encounters: The Power of Romantic Passion (Paperback)
A masterful treatise about the mysteries of romantic love. Person shares her insights through personal anecdotes and use of illustrations from novels and films. A joy to read as you experience the pleasures -- and especially, the pains -- of romantic love. I highly recommend this book to the more non-judgmental reader who is looking for more than just a self-help, quick fix to solve the problems of love. Something to explore time and time again, and to find new truths in with each new love you encounter.
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