While this book is certainly helpful and has ubiquitous concepts (a pretty decent “checklist” for life and household responsibilities) , it is largelyWhile this book is certainly helpful and has ubiquitous concepts (a pretty decent “checklist” for life and household responsibilities) , it is largely geared towards heterosexual women seeking to even the playing field in their relationship with men, specifically when they share children in a marriage. Not my favorite but can be an effective tool or guide for others. ...more
Extremely insightful, thoughtful, and informative. Dr. Luepnitz walks the reader through 6 stories centered on different patients to illuminate the heExtremely insightful, thoughtful, and informative. Dr. Luepnitz walks the reader through 6 stories centered on different patients to illuminate the healing powers of talk therapy and show modern psychodynamic techniques in practice. Told through a narrative, story-like style, “Schopenhauer’s Porcupines” is a thought-provoking read if you are interested in talk therapy, either participating or practicing. ...more
I really enjoyed the content and research presented in this book. Readers are encouraged to think through and re-think scenarios in order to achieve hI really enjoyed the content and research presented in this book. Readers are encouraged to think through and re-think scenarios in order to achieve higher levels of learning, understanding, and relationship building. Though repetitive at times, I think all of his examples had merit to the reader’s overall understanding of his message. ...more