Untangling Lives: A Psychiatrist Remembers

Focusing on the intricate relationship between a psychiatrist's personal history and his patients' narratives, this memoir explores themes of loss and recovery. Dr. Billig shares autobiographical insights, anonymized patient therapy accounts, and reflections from his own psychoanalysis. He emphasizes the significance of a therapist's self-awareness in effectively guiding patients through their therapeutic journeys, illustrating how personal experiences can inform and enhance the healing process.