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Jessica: The Autobiography of an Infant
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Jeffrey Von Glahn
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Jessica had always been haunted by the fear that the unthinkable had happened when she had been “made-up”. She had no sense of Self. Just
thinking
of saying “I need” or “I want” left her feeling like an empty shell and that her mind was about to spin out of control. Terrified of who—or
what
—she was, she lived in constant dread over being found guilty of impersonating a hum
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A fascinating true story of an abused woman who explores her past with the help of her therapist. She's able to recall past events, even at the point of her birth. While I believe it's possible to have very early childhood memories, I don't believe a baby, who cannot understand the meaning of words, would be able to recall the words spoken by nurses at birth. However, it's not the job of the author to judge her account, but rather to share it. He's gone to great pains to present Jessica's story
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In this true story Dr. Jeffrey Von Glahn follows his course of treatment with a patient he calls “Jessica”. When he first meets with Jessica Dr. Von Glahn struggles to get her to open up about her problems. Unable to remain home alone with her young child while her husband is at work she spends every night at her mother’s house. Along with this Jessica has lost the ability to drive. She has no explanation for these dramatic changes in her life and the doctor can’t seem to break through the barri
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This remarkable book shares the amazing journey of healing shared with us by her therapist. Together they plunged into the depths of the human psyche even unto the earliest memories and deepest wounds. This case study reveals a radical view of catharsis and the human spirit.
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My copy came through Goodreads First Reads.
This was such a good book. The skill of the writer, as well as the pacing pulled me along in the story. The work follows the writer as he coaches Jessica through her psychotherapy sessions. We discover why she is the way she is, and we experience her earliest memories. It highlights the importance of being connected to one's family. The language is appropriate for the subject matter. I enjoyed the clinical, "true account" manner of the telling. Definitely a fascinating change from my normal fict
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MindBlowing!
#RRBC Who remembers accounts of their infancy? Of being born? Practically no one. But Jessica is an exception. She remembers before and after her birth. And it points out the fact that it’s so important to get a good start because it can profoundly affect the rest of your life either positively or negatively. Dr. Jeffrey takes you through the stages of Jessica’s life and paints a riveting portrayal of a damaged woman who somehow regains her sense of self. Good plot, good pace, excell ...more
#RRBC Who remembers accounts of their infancy? Of being born? Practically no one. But Jessica is an exception. She remembers before and after her birth. And it points out the fact that it’s so important to get a good start because it can profoundly affect the rest of your life either positively or negatively. Dr. Jeffrey takes you through the stages of Jessica’s life and paints a riveting portrayal of a damaged woman who somehow regains her sense of self. Good plot, good pace, excell ...more
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I've been a psychotherapist for 40+ years. If I believed in reincarnation, I'd want to come back as one! I can't imagine a more meaningful experience than one person helping another in a time of need. My sense of how a therapist is "helpful" is, of course, radically different from the mainstream view. Basically, I listen attentively, fully accept whatever the client is talking about (and especiall
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