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August Paperback – January 1, 1997

by Judith Rossner (Author)

4.3 77 ratings

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Originally published in 1983, this bestseller is a compelling portrait of a young woman's experience in psychotherapy.

Length

376
Pages
Language

EN
English
Publisher

Houghton Mifflin
Publication date

1997
January 1
Dimensions

5.5 x 1.0 x 8.3
inches
ISBN-10

0395860067
ISBN-13

978-0395860069
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Houghton Mifflin (January 1, 1997)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0395860067
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0395860069
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1 x 8.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #2,398,127 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #922,400 in Literature & Fiction (Books)

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pmbrig

Rossner got it right

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2013

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One of the only pieces of fiction about psychotherapy that conveys something of how it actually works in reality. Sure, it's a bit idealized, but it doesn't fall into the trap of cliche. Literature and films about psychologists or psychiatrists usually fall into one of two overworked tropes: the therapist turns out to be crazy, or the therapist ends up seducing the patient — and even when these are avoided, the whole notion of patient-therapist boundary is ignored. Rossner's interweaving of the back story of the therapist with the story of the therapy is nicely done, with both characters shown to be human and fallible, and the therapist for once is actually competent and insightful. As a psychiatrist myself, I find it refreshing to read something about my field that is not just soap opera clearly written by someone who has no idea of the subject. It's very rare. Rossner nailed it better than anyone else I can think of.

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A Rochester

Oldie but good.

Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2015

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I ordered a book named "Augustus" by John Williams and I received
"August"written by Judith Rossner------so I read it! And it was good.
I especially like books that dig into the character. I like to know the
outside, as seen by the world, and also the hidden inside. Dawn is a troubled
teenager who undergoes 5 years of psychoanalyst with Dr. LuLu Shinefeld.
Dawn loves and is dependent and even jealous of her doctor's family.
Dawn is a sick puppy and 85% of the book takes place in the doctor's office with
Dawn weeping. I enjoyed the one on one of doctor and patient, however some people
would probably be tired of this by the 2nd or 3rd chapter. The remaining 15% involves LuLu's
unhealthy relationship with a married man. There are few other characters, but most of the story
is told in the doctor's office. This is an old book, written in the 80s. I
tend to like the books written from 1950 until the late 80s. August is well written and the characters
and the story will hold your attention.

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Courtney Galligan

Great book!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016

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This book was recommended to me and am so glad I read it. Not only did the seller get it to me quickly for a used book it was in fantastic condition. the content itself was very eye opening. It opens your eyes to the relationship between a psychologist and her patient and that although one is a doctor does not mean that she may experience some of the same life problems the patient herself is going through.

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Tootsie

I also enjoyed being reminded of the possible virtues of psychoanalysis

Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2014

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The sensitively written 70s story of a psychoanalyst and the young adult client she is treating over a period of 4 years. Both therapist and client, as well as the other people in each woman's life, are well-developed characters. As a therapist myself, I also enjoyed being reminded of the possible virtues of psychoanalysis, which involves letting the client gradually grow into herself as opposed to being simply offered new cognitions. A nice description of how therapists likewise grown and change over time.

My only complaint: toward the very end of the book, one sentence refers very briefly to the therapist having completed her own second psychoanalysis which presumably enabled her to make some important changes in her own life...didn't see that coming and the reader is given no details of that experience or of how she came to make that decision. A bit facile...but then it was a long book so maybe the writer was ready to be done by that point. As a reader, I could have hung in a bit longer.

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EML

but I was amazed at what was touched upon during "sessions"

Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014

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Extremely well written! A definite page turner while including the reader in some "realizations" of the patient. Not all of us need psychoanalysis, but I was amazed at what was touched upon during "sessions" . Simple perceptions and fears that dictate a person's everyday worries and actions- truly amazing... Superb reading!!!

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Kjoe

Great, fast purchase

Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2018

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Great, fast purchase with accurate details

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016

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A journey for both patient and analyst. A helpful entry for those interested in the process of psychoanalysis.

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2013

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I read this book years ago when it was published and just sent it as a gift to my sister. The story of a psychoanalysis. A classic.

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I was very disappointed.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 17, 2015

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The book was finger marked and food- stained in many places and had a watermark running through. It felt tacky and very second hand. For the price I paid, I was very disappointed.

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