by Brett Kahr
First published 2019
Psychoanalyst Brett Kahr spends six months living in Anna Freud's former bedroom, surrounded by her personal effects. As he delves into this trove of history, Kahr uncovers secrets that challenge his own understanding of the field. Grappling with the weight of this hallowed space, Kahr must reckon with the complexities of his profession and his role in carrying on Freud's legacy.
Genres: biography, psychology, 20th-century, memoir, 21st-century, academia
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
155 pages · Paperback