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Book Reviews: August 2008
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by Michael Greenberg (Other Press 2008. 238 pages.)
An excellent memoir about the onset of bipolar disorder in a literary writer’s 15-year old daughter, her treatment and recovery, and the impact on their blended, extended family. It is especially notable for its description of the rhythms of life on a hospital psychiatric ward. It’s unsentimental, insightful and humane.
After the War Zone: A Practical Guide for Returning Troops and Their Families
by Laurie B. Slone, Ph.D., and Matthew J. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D. (Da Capo Press 2008. 279 pages.)
An essential resource to help with the transition of returning from war, written for service members, their partners, families, and
Helping Teens Who Cut: Understanding and Ending Self-Injury
by Michael Hollander, Ph.D. (
A guide for worried parents of teens who are cutters. The author, a leading authority on self-injury, explains the reasons behind cutting and what to do to make it stop. In addition, proven treatments like dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are explained, as well as tips on what to look for in a therapist or treatment program.
I'm Right, You're Wrong, Now What?: Break the Impasse and Get What You Need
by Xavier Amador, Ph.D. (Hyperion, 2008. 256 pages.)
A guide to practical
Treatment of Borderline Personality: A Guide to Evidence-Based Treatment
by Joel Paris. M.D. (Guilford Press 2008. 260 pages.)
Written for clinicians, the book is helpful for anyone interested in BPD. It discusses symptoms and diagnosis and psychosocial and pharmacological treatment options.