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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed | Lori Gottlieb
From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapists worldwhere her patients are looking for answers (and so is she). One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. As Gottlieb explores the inner chambers of her patients livesa self-absorbed Hollywood producer, a young newlywed diagnosed with a terminal illness, a senior citizen threatening to end her life on her birthday if nothing gets better, and a twenty-something who cant stop hooking up with the wrong guysshe finds that the questions they are struggling with are the very ones she is now bringing to Wendell: about desire and need, guilt and redemption, meaning and mortality, loneliness and love. Maybe You Should Talk to Someone is revolutionary in its candor, pulling back the curtain on the therapeutic process and offering the rarest of gifts: an entertaining, illuminating, and quite possibly life-changing account of our own mysterious lives and our power to transform them. With humor and warmth, Gottlieb reveals the ultimate truth: we are all human, and we grow in connection with others.
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Born.A.Reader
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#WithTherapist #ittakesallkinds
Absolutely loved this book. Even someone without any interest in psychology would likely find it charming and witty.
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

Librarybelle One of my favorite books! 7d
Eggs Perfect 👌🏼 7d
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SimoneFroelich
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4,5/5📚

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Smarkies
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Made me laugh and tear up (especially in the last quarter of the book).
An introduction to the therapeutic process. I enjoyed the stories of her patients slightly more than hers.

marleed I loved this book so much. It really busted some of my thoughts on therapy. 5mo
Reggie Oh, man….❤️John, Julie, Ruby, and Charlotte. 5mo
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DMC_run8
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Reading this was like the best parts of going to therapy. I feel more compassion for people and their flaws and, by extension, more compassion for my own shortcomings. I also read the second half of the book in private with a box of tissues nearby. 5⭐️

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Tea_and_Starstuff
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Engaging memoir about a therapist going to therapy. Great story and a practical look at what happens in a therapist's office. I really enjoyed this both as someone who has been in training to do therapy and as someone who has been in therapy, as well as just being a reader!

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ChaoticMissAdventures
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#bookspin
This was my book spin for April and I have had it checked out from the library since. I haven't even cracked the thing open. I think sometimes I add books to my TBR that people are talking about but I don't really want to read? I am going to mark this as complete due to removing it from my TBR but I am just not ever going to read it (it has been on my GR list since 2019).

Am I alone in this?

@TheAromaofBooks

5feet.of.fury Just a couple days ago, a hold for a book came in, and it sounds like some contemporary 2nd chance romance & had a blurb from CoHo …which is not really my thing. So I must have ordered it in some #LitsyMadeMeDoIt whim. So yes I do this haha (edited) 9mo
Beatlefan129 No, you‘re definitely not alone! I‘ve found books that have been on my TBR for years and I have no idea why 9mo
LiteraryinLawrence I totally support this. You should feel empowered to change your mind about wanting to read a book! I happened to like this one a lot BUT I have books that are exactly like this for me. 9mo
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ChaoticMissAdventures @5feet.of.fury a whim!! LoL just putting things on this list on a whim! No wonder my TBR is over 400. @Beatlefan129 - no idea why some of these are on here 🤣 9mo
ChaoticMissAdventures @LiteraryinLawrence that is the thing, I think I would like it, but I just cannot get myself to start it. So many books, so little time. 9mo
BarbaraBB I know what you mean! 9mo
TheAromaofBooks I definitely do this!! It's part of the reason I love the library so much. Sometimes when I actually have a book in my hand, looking me in the eyes, I realize I don't actually want to read it after all! 😂 At least checking them out is good stats for our library!! 😆 9mo
Kelly_the_Bookish_Sidekick Before Litsy, I was active with an online book group that skewed heavily on YA. I enjoy some of them, but then I look at a few others in my pile and wonder why I bothered to pick THAT up. 😆 9mo
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I know tons of people hate #therapy books, and they‘re not the first thing I reach for, but I just loved this one when I read it a few years back!!! It was funny and real, and has stuck with me. #maymontage @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

Suet624 I agree. This was a good one. 10mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks On my list 📚📚 10mo
marleed Same same! And this book made me think … maybe I should talk to someone. 10mo
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Eggs Sounds good 🤩 10mo
currentlyreadinginCO Great book!! 10mo
IndoorDame @marleed ditto, really tried to avoid that trap but I just couldn‘t help it 🤣🤣 10mo
Tea_and_Starstuff Heard this author on a podcast, she was very warm and fun, it made me interested in her book! Glad to hear it held up. 10mo
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monibookishnerd
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Was quite surprised by the book because I've read some mixed reviews before. The book contained comical but also heavy moments. It was a reflective reading experience which made me several times pause. Sometimes it was a bit boring but the longer I've read, the more I understood why these slow moments were necessary. At the end everything comes into place.

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Laurak0291
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4/5

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rsteve388
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Wow! What a beautiful, heart wrenching book that helped me reflect on my own life and my own journey in therapy. This story made me laugh and cry multiple times throughout. But it was so beautiful in it's execution, read this book if you are on a journey of self reflection.

I have completed my goal of Reading 95 books for 2022!

TheBookHippie ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ 1y
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erickahhh
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Wow, I LOVED this book. I was on the fence about this one because I was uneasy about her potentially depicting her clients in a disrespectful light. Not only was I pleasantly surprised, I thoroughly enjoyed it! The characters in this book were developed so fully that there is a special place in my heart for every single one of them. I appreciated how honest and vulnerable the topics were, especially around loss, divorce, depression, and death.

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Cedar_and_Grapefruit
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This was a touching, tearful, and humorous read! If you want to know what your therapist thinks after your visit, this is a delightful snapshot of the real life of a mental health therapist.

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KaylaCostello
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An amazing book, caught myself rooting on the clients. Loved it.

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Kris10H
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This pseudo-memoir, written by a therapist about her own time in therapy, as well as her experiences as a therapist. There, say that 5 times, fast! I found this book to be incredibly insightful, philosophical, and almost like a form of therapy in its ability to force introspection. I LOVED it! ❤️

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Erin.Elizabeth10
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I LOVED this book!! The author is a therapist, and she shared stories of those she counsels as well as her own story of going to therapy. The stories are incredibly moving and heart-wrenching. This is a wonderful book to encourage self-reflection and gratefulness. I am excited to talk about it with my book club later this week!

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Susanita
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I have some kind of cold/allergy thing going on right now, so the box of tissues is really speaking to me!

Anyway, I tore through this book and found it very interesting. Lots of insight into the therapy process, poignant stories, and a rambling career path.

This was a #bookspin selection.

BkClubCare So good 2y
TheAromaofBooks I've seen a lot of positive reviews for this one!! Hope your snuffles feel better soon!! 2y
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Sempernox
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An eye-opening narrative of the therapeutic alliance. A therapist explains fundamental clinical therapeutic theory both from the perspective of the therapist and client. Why do we ultimately seek therapy, and how does the clinician help us find meaning?

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Deblovestoread
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April #Roll100 picks. I like that they are different genres.

Thanks @PuddleJumper for helping slay my kindle TBR. Now if I could quit buying more than I‘m reading. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️

PuddleJumper Yay! Glad it is helping! 2y
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cribeiro6
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Nikki_E
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Best book of March 2021. Love the book,love her podcast…and now there is a workbook to go with the book.

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Beatlefan129
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This book was a little bit all over the place for me. When the author was going back and forth between her personal story, her patient‘s stories, and descriptions of the tenets of therapy, I started to feel disconnected from her. It even seemed a bit self-indulgent at times. What really brought me back were her stories about her patients, especially the last few chapters. Maybe I would have edited or organized the book differently. 3.75/5 stars

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ElizaMarie
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Finished this one yesterday (it only took me so long because the physical dimensions of the book made it hard for laying in bed reading) Anyway I thoroughly enjoyed it!

@NovelNovember
@Andrew65

Andrew65 Well done 👏👏👏 2y
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ElizaMarie
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Goals for: @NovelNovember @Andrew65

- Finish Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
- Start/Finish I is for Innocent
- Finish Undead and Unfinished

Andrew65 Great to have you with us, good luck 😊👍 2y
ElizaMarie @Andrew65 thanks for always hosting these!!! You are the best !!! 2y
Andrew65 @ElizaMarie Thanks , I love hosting these. 2y
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wideeyedreader
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book is great if you‘re interested in psychology or just people in general! I loved it

fredthemoose I loved this one, too! 2y
Crazeedi This was a good one 2y
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ElizaMarie
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😤 😨 😵 🙃 😅

DaveGreen7777 😂🤣👏 2y
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ElizaMarie
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I haven't forgotten this one. I just have a difficult time carrying this one around. I really really enjoy it so far! It's on my nightstand for my nightstand reading.

JuJuB judging me when I don't turn off the lights as early as he would like me to! #DogsOfListy

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ElizaMarie
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Participating in @Andrew65 's #AwesomeAugust :)

These are my goals:
1. Finish 2 Graphic Novels
2. Finish 1 audiobook
3. Read every day for at least 30 mins
4. Finish 1 physical book

slategreyskies Oh, I like these goals! You‘ve got this!! :) 3y
Andrew65 Good luck. 😊 3y
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bibliobliss

“John wants me to call my own therapist to discuss why my patient isn‘t happy with the therapy my therapist is doing with my patient‘s wife.”

Um, no.

#currentlyreading #bookblurbs

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bibliobliss

“It‘s impossible to grow without first becoming vulnerable.”

#currentlyreading #truth #bookblurbs #bookquotes

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bibliobliss
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“Men tend to be at a disadvantage here … Many men don‘t feel they have any other place to turn.”

#currentlyreading #bookblurbs #life #nonfiction

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bibliobliss
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⬆️ one of the best books I have ever read ⬆️

#currentlyreading #memoir #psychology #emotions #life #love #nonfiction

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ElizaMarie
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sharread So true! 🤣❤👍 3y
AkashaVampie Haha yup 3y
Avanders 😂🙌🏽 3y
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ElizaMarie
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Started this one today while laying on the hammock (my husband surprised gifted me with a hammock a couple of days ago)! I am already loving it! Living my life right now one moment at a time, taking one step at a time. This really speaks to me! Thanks again @Avanders for the gift!

#SummerTBR #IPromiseToRead
@AkashaVampie

wanderinglynn I love reading in my hammock. So relaxing! 3y
BennettBookworm I relate to this message, too- thanks for the inspiration! 3y
ElizaMarie @BennettBookworm No problem! I think its very well needed to hear sometimes! 3y
ElizaMarie @wanderinglynn yes yes! I love it! 3y
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LaurenMags
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I loved this memoir about a therapist, her patients, and her own therapist. It made me laugh and it made me cry.

LaurenMags @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks it is such a good book! I hope you enjoy it! If it wasn't a library book, I would send it to you! ❤ 3y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @LaurenMags thank you!! I have soooo many to read that it causes me anxiety 🤣🤣 3y
LaurenMags @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I know the feeling. 🤣 3y
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literateBee

Really enjoyed reading this.

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SarahKKillion
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Great book - highly recommend! Witty, Honest, Deep.

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Hilary427
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This book was so good, I made multiple marks in it in the sections I wanted to reread. I NEVER do that! Maybe it‘s just where I‘m at in my life right now, but I think everyone can get something out of this book!
⭐️:5/5

ShelleyBooksie Agreed! 3y
Scochrane26 It hit me at the right time, too. 3y
IuliaC This one is on my list too 3y
Messiejessie I loved this one too. One of my all time favourites 3y
Ingamama1033 I heard an interview with the author on the radio and thought I would give it a try. I was surprised by how great this book is. Great storytelling. 3y
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ruchigandhi22
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This book is a memoir by a therapist who herself goes through therapy. The book portrays her difficult times in her professional and her personal life.
It's a very very well written book. Not only is it funny but so insightful. I have never saved up so many quotes/lines from any other book. Each one will make you ponder
I would 100 percent recommend this book to everyone. The journey is incredible.

Viji I‘m listening to the audiobook. Will buy a physical copy for highlighting. 3y
ruchigandhi22 Oh you should definitely do that. The quotes are some of my favourites 2y
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ke1lbe1l
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Note to self: re-read this book in 3 years and 5 years and 10 years. Having had a father who was raised by a Freudian psychoanalyst, and having lost my father 4 years ago, this book reminds me how much I miss having someone emotionally aware enough to ask the challenging questions that cause me to pause and reflect. At a minimum, therapy needs to be a destigmatized part of our routine care plans. Mental health is just as important as physical.

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she.hearts.horror
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This book was really thoughtful, engaging, reflective, and very helpful. I would highly recommend.

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Karmapen
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Oh how I loved this. An excellent explanation of what therapy is and how it works, while still being narratively driven and gripping and emotional. It made me want to try to see everyone in three dimensions, with flaws and good traits and the opportunity for change and growth.

Reggie I really liked this book but I had to stop reading at work during breaks because of all the crying. 3y
Karmapen @Reggie I was crying too!!!! 3y
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bibliobliss

The author talking about placing the sperm donor ("The One") in her online shopping cart makes me laugh and cringe at the same time ?? I'm sorry but I couldn't do it

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Crazeedi
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I forgot to post some great thoughts from this excellent book. Very true and needed
@Cinfhen @Reggie @Bradleygirl

Cinfhen ❤️This book was so good 3y
Bradleygirl I mean it got me to actually start therapy so I'm giving this all the points! 3y
Crazeedi @Bradleygirl I'm so glad to hear that, it is a good thing, more people should 3y
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Crazeedi
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An interesting book about the science and art of therapy. This brought back a lot of memories of the classes I took when I was studying for my Masters in community counseling. Unfortunately I never finished the degree. Definitely recommend
#booked2021 #NonfictionScience @Cinfhen @4thhouseontheleft @BarbaraTheBibliophage
#BookSpinBingo #4 @TheAromaofBooks

Bradleygirl yeah this one was definitely worth the read. 3y
Reggie Oof....😭Julie, John, Charlotte and Ruby. 3y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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Cinfhen Great pick!!!!! I loved this book!!! Audio was fantastic!! Too bad you never completed your degree, Diane. I think you would have made a wonderful counselor 3y
Crazeedi @Cinfhen I was working full time, and taking classes at night, and when the practicums began I couldn't do them and work at my job in the daytime too. So i had to make decision, I always thought I might finish someday. It was a goal never realized 3y
BarbaraTheBibliophage I always remind friends trying therapy for the first time that it has that art component. Not all good therapeutic relationships are just science. Gotta read this one! 3y
Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage it is excellent, you definitely will like 3y
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Beck9lol
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Lori has some great stories and insight in this book! I was impressed with so much, but I learned the most from her sessions with patients. She also had her own therapist and wrote about her journey with him. I will DEFINITELY be rereading this (and taking notes). ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2 stars

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BooksNBowls
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Absolutely adored this story. Highly recommend, its such an easy read and very insightful. I wrote many things down from this book. My favorite patient was Julia! Who‘s your favorite if you‘ve read it?

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I really enjoyed this book, her narrative and those of her selected patients are heartwarming.

While still a Pick, it does have a fairytale feel. I can‘t ignore the lack of system or monetary issues facing these characters. No one‘s therapy is rushed for lack of resources or coverage, the problems addressed are not compounded by societal inequalities or need. The experience reads genuine but from a limited class perspective.