Daniel is 35, successful, a high-level professional, and an accomplished academic - yet he is also a virgin, who fears that he will spend the rest of his life alone. More importantly, Daniel has existed in an emotional bubble all of his life, and has had no intimate friendships. He seeks psychotherapy because he is haunted by not understanding what is wrong with him.
Key Features
- Insightful Dialogues: The book takes the reader into actual psychoanalytic sessions, sharing dialogues with Daniel that vividly illustrate his pain and struggle.
- Unique Perspective: Daniel provides a rare view from the other side of the couch, illuminating the challenges and changes within the therapeutic relationship.
- Compelling Narrative: This work fuses the intimacy of therapy with an account of the revolutionary changes in psychotherapy and psychoanalysis over recent decades.
- Universal Themes: Daniel is both unique and relatable, making the book essential for anyone searching for self-knowledge.
Additional Information
He is attractive to women, yet as soon as a woman tries to get close to him, he runs away. Lacking an inner foundation, he fears that women will annihilate him, like his overbearing mother who abused him as a child. This book is a compelling psychological adventure, allowing readers to identify with Daniel and his struggle to become human.
