Reviews of MADMAN: Strange Adventures of a Psychology Intern
"Madman is a genuine tour de force, maintaining an emotionally powerful grip on the reader while presenting an intellectually sound introduction to the world of clinical psychology. In the context of
an action-packed suspenseful novel Professor Suler presents the fundamental theoretical and historical foundations of clinical psychology side by side with the real-world practical problems that challenge the wisdom of the theories. This is a good read for all mental health professionals and anyone who is contemplating becoming one. I couldn’t put it down until it ended, and I had a hard time letting go when it did.”
- Edward S. Katkin, Leading Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Psychiatry, Stony Brook University
"A breathtakingly accurate depiction of the challenges and disturbances facing psychology interns...This is a most dramatic, engrossing, and intellectually engaging novel. Suler makes the challenges of beginning work as a psychotherapist, particularly with a difficult and demanding population, fascinating and recognizable... the intellectual debates are important and cogent."
- Merle Molofsky, psychoanalyst, Board of Directors, International Forum of Psychoanalytic Education, Co-editor, Other/wise
Full Review Published 7/11/10 in the International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education IFPE book reviews section
"A delightful must-read for students who are training to become mental health professionals. Suler's prose is engaging and filled with dialogue that makes for an easy identification with Thomas Holden,
the intern and protagonist, who discovers parts of himself through interactions with cagey, cranky, and caring staff, and a caseload that challenges Holden's compassion, insight, humor, and humanity.... There are "teaching points" embedded throughout the dialogue as Holden struggles to understand his clients, his colleagues, and his own experiences. This is the type of book that can kick-start classroom discussions and provide a very nice adjunct to standard psychotherapy texts."
- Jed Yalof, PsyD, ABPP. Professor & Chair, Dept. of Graduate Psychology, Coordinator, PsyD, Program in Clinical Psychology, Immaculata University
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