The New Black: Mourning, Melancholia and Depression by Darian Leader Paperback B

Description: The New Black by Darian Leader What happens when we lose someone we love? In this book, an acclaimed psychoanalyst and writer urges us to look beyond the catch-all concept of depression to explore the deeper, unconscious ways in which we respond to the experience of loss. In so doing, we can loosen the grip it may have upon our lives. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A vital and searching exploration of sadness and depression in the age of anti-depressants and quick-fix solutionsWhat happens when we lose someone we love? A death, a separation or the break-up of a relationship are some of the hardest times we have to live through. We may fall into a nightmare of depression, lose the will to live and see no hope for the future. What matters at this crucial point is whether or not we are able to mourn.In this important and groundbreaking book, acclaimed psychoanalyst and writer Darian Leader urges us to look beyond the catch-all concept of depression to explore the deeper, unconscious ways in which we respond to the experience of loss. In so doing, we can loosen the grip it may have upon our lives. Notes A vital and searching exploration of sadness, mourning and depression in the age of anti-depressants and quick-fix solutions. Publication coincides with the most depressing time of the year. There are many self-help books on the market...The New Black is a book that might actually help Independent. Author Biography Darian Leader is a psychoanalyst and the author of many books, including The New Black, What Is Madness? and Is It Ever Just Sex?. He practises psychoanalysis in London, and he is a founding member of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research and a member of the College of Psychoanalysts UK. Review Compelling and important ... An engrossing and wise book Hanif Kureishi Rigorous and engaging ... a rich, cogently argued and very timely book Irish Times Weekend Review His orthodox, psychoanalytical approach, produces an unpredictable, occasionally brilliant book. The New Black is a mixture of Freudian text, clinical assessments and Leaders own brand of gentle wisdom Herald Review Text Compelling and important . . . An engrossing and wise book Review Quote Compelling and important . . . An engrossing and wise book Details ISBN0141021225 Author Darian Leader Pages 240 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd ISBN-10 0141021225 ISBN-13 9780141021225 Format Paperback Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle Mourning, Melancholia and Depression Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 155.937 Media Book Short Title NEW BLACK Residence Leeds, ENK UK Release Date 2009-01-29 Year 2009 Publication Date 2009-01-29 Alternative 9780141908434 Audience General NZ Release Date 2009-03-01 AU Release Date 2009-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:16021134;

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