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The Fear of Death

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his book does not deserve its title.
However dr. Sobo makes a very interesting start in his book in describing the fear of death and some of its effects, the biggest part of his book is - now I use his own words-an introductory polemic and primer in support of Freuds relevance. He does the same thing as Ernest Becker did in his Denial of Death. I am very disappointed in this book. Who really is interested in the subject there is abundance of better choises. ...

... Potential buyers should take a look at what Dr. Sobo wrote in the publisher's description. If they find it bloated and boring they should not purchase the book! On the other hand, if they are turned on they will probably get a lot from The Fear of Death. Because this book is exploding with ideas, many fresh and unusual, one after another after another. I am familiar with Dr. Sobo's work from the Psychiatric Times and have always found him stimulating. True this book is not readable in a single night. It is best appreciated 10 or so pages at a time. Like a feast, the many delights will lose their flavor if approached all at once. But approached with patience (AND THE WILLINGNESS TO STUDY!) the reader will be richly rewarded and profoundly influenced)

Thought provoking and insightful. A serious work in an age of drug-store psychology. Requires a solid clinical acumen and sophisticated knowledge of Freudian theory. Not for the lay reader!