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A Dream of Undying Fame (Large Print 16pt)
A Dream of Undying Fame (Large Print 16pt) | Louis Berger
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In 1877, a young Freud met an established physician named Josef Breuer and they began a collaboration that would lead to the publication of the classic work, Studies on Hysteria. But by the time it released, Freud was moving to establish himself as a major figure in the treatment of mentally ill patients, and would let no one stand in his way. He consequently minimized Breuer's contributions, betraying his former mentor and benefactor.In A Dream of Undying Fame, renowned psychologist Louis Breger narrates the story behind the creation of Studies as well as the case of Anna O., which helped contribute to Freud's definition of ''neurosis.'' Breger reveals that Freud's own self-mythologizing and history not only affected everything he did in life, but also helped shape his emerging beliefs about psychoanalysis. Illustrating the importance of personality and social context behind an intellectual breakthrough, Breger provides an in-depth look at a field that reshaped our understanding of what it means to be human.
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I used to love all things Freud and enjoyed reading about his patients. This book completely changed the way I see Freud. It shows his insecurities and how he projected them onto his patients. Describes how fame was so important to him. And in great detail shares his relationships with his wife, colleagues and mentors.

WomanistBibliophile Freud was so unethical! In so many ways! The way he theorised hysteria in particular has done grave harm to women 4y
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