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A little TOO Freudian for me In purchasing this book I had two aims firstly, I wanted to be able to identify whether the person I was dating did in fact have narcissistic personality disorder, as I suspected and secondly, I wanted an informative text that would provide ideas on what I could do to help. What I found in Lowen's text was a mixture of what I was looking for mixed with a whole lot of Freudian-esque theory. Lowen, an expert on Narcissism, writes for the general reader allowing anyone access to complex ideas and theories... more info
Me, myself, lie. As a very spiritual person, I found this book's approach to understanding and relating to our physical selves fascinating. The reason I bought it was to gain insight into others but ended up learning more about myself. Far more accessible that other books on the subject,I'd recommend it to both the casual reader and those interested in the human condition
narcissism This is a life changing book. It can help us to learn to feel and love, and to be aware when we succumb to a false self. I disagree slightly with Lowen's description of the false self; he talks of an overvaluing of image. I feel that 'image' is very important in overcoming narcissism; soul is image. It is rather that the narcissist wihes to preserve himself exclusively. This book is bursting with ideas and it gives one of the clearest descriptions of the difference between the false self and the true... more info
Do you know who you really are? Who am I? The majority of people do not know the answer to this fundamental question. They have lost touch with who they really are. This book works on the premise that "we are our body". I agree with Lowen's position. After all, the only real proof that we exist is through our body. However, so many people subconsciously choose not to "feel" what goes on in their body. In doing this, they do not "feel" their emotions; they do not feel who they are. They seem incapable of expressing anger, joy, hurt, love.... more info
