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Lori Gottlieb

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

Lori GottliebNonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019

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Lori Gottlieb

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb is a nonfiction work combining memoir and popular science that explores the transformative power of therapy, as Gottlieb recounts her sessions with her own therapist, Wendell, while concurrently sharing the stories of her diverse patients. This bestselling book highlights personal growth, emotional healing, and the role of therapy in navigating life’s challenges. The book discusses sensitive topics such as terminal illness, spousal abuse, and addiction.

Informative

Emotional

Contemplative

Heartwarming

Humorous

Reviews & Readership

4.5

394,369 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lori Gottlieb's Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is lauded for its heartfelt exploration of therapy from both the clinician's and patient's perspectives. Reviewers praise its humor, relatability, and insightful look at human vulnerability. Some critics find it overly anecdotal, but it remains a compelling read for those interested in psychological introspection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Maybe You Should Talk to Someone?

Readers who enjoy Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb are typically intrigued by psychology, personal growth, and human connections. Fans of works like Becoming by Michelle Obama and When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi will appreciate its blend of memoir and self-help, offering deep, relatable insights into life's complexities.

4.5

394,369 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

432

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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