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Publisher:
Paragon House |
Release
Date: 2002 |
ISBN:
1557788065 |
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Format
Reviewed: Hardcover |
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Genre:
Fiction/Short Stories/Literature |
Reviewer:
Jen Oliver |
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Tales
of Psychology
Short Stories to Make You Wise
By Alma
H. Bond, Ph.D.
This provides a unique look at psychoanalytic
psychology. This book could be used in colleges where students are
having problems in comprehending psychology concepts. Tales of Psychology
contains nineteen short stories from authors ranging from Raymond
Carver, Joyce Carol Oates, John Cheever, Willa Cather, to Woody
Allen. After each story, Dr. Bond adds her psychoanalytic input
on how these stories relate to possible current issues among readers.
The
stories that were chosen are insightful and intriguing. They keep
the reader entertained. They lead up to conversation and Dr. Bond
adds her part of the conversation after each story. It is very clear
that Dr. Bond understands the psychoanalytic world and is able to
discuss it in an intelligible way that does not leave readers wondering
“what is she talking about?” Dr. Bond does not let the
reader feel that they are stupid or have no concept of how the story
applies to psychology. It allows the reader to get inside Dr. Bond's
mind, without having to dig. It provides some insight for readers
that some readers might not have thought of while they read the
stories.
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