{"product_id":"stranger-than-fiction-when-our-minds-betray-us-9780880489300","title":"Stranger Than Fiction  When Our Minds Betray Us","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a spellbinding invitation into the world of the human mind that will change our perceptions of mental illness. Despite the growing body of scientific discoveries into the nature of the human mind, the stigma attached to mental illness remains deeply entrenched in the general public's consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ci\u003eStranger Than Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e will be useful to people who want to learn more about mental illness, especially in its more dramatic forms. The book will provide perspective as well as information to family members, friends, and other acquainted with people who have a mental illness, and patients themselves may find it serviceable.\u003c\/p\u003e * Bulletin of the Menninger Clinic *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \t\t\t\t\t\t\u003ci\u003eStranger Than Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is a well-written and researched presentation of a variety of complex and psychopathologies, both individual and group. With excellent case material, buttressed by an easy and understandable flow that could be a source of intriguing and interesting reading to laypersons and professionals, it is packed with keen observations. It lends itself nicely to reading in segments, if necessary. Definitions, theories, medications, and references are all current and represent reasonably available resources. Brief tribute also is due the American Psychiatric Press, publisher in recent years of many readable volumes of increasing content quality and pleasing design. \u003ci\u003eStranger Then Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is commendable in every regard.\u003c\/p\u003e * JAMA *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Feldmans offer a masterful review of the false memory syndrome, but the chapter does not stop there. They continue with sections on facilitated communication, satanic ritual abuse, and John Mack's alien abductions—topics that belong together. . . . Because \u003ci\u003eStranger Than Fiction\u003c\/i\u003e is written for the general public, people will learn about the false memory syndrome who might not read a whole book on the topic. I highly recommend it. . . . The general public will greatly enjoy this book, especially the many fascinating case examples.\u003c\/p\u003e * False Memory Syndrome Newsletter *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction: what is a lie of the mind? Phobias: fear itself. Somatoform disorders: what does my body have to do with it? Dissociative disorders: who am I today? False memory syndrome: accurate recollections or implanted histories? Delusions: Miss Annie's bucket and other unrealities. Hallucinations: seeing is believing. Mass hysteria: witch hunts and social contagion. Final thoughts: Treatment for lies of the mind: learning from the past, catapulting into the future. References and suggested readings. Index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51863068115287,"sku":"9780880489300","price":42.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780880489300.jpg?v=1759919526","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/stranger-than-fiction-when-our-minds-betray-us-9780880489300","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}