This author's work critically examines psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and psychiatry. He also delves into the world of animals, exploring their emotions and rights. His writing offers a profound look into complex subjects with a unique perspective.
Astonishing and controversial--garnering front-page headlines when first published--this classic book examines why Freud concealed the truth about child sexual abuse. Filled with illuminating facts that call into question the very foundations of psychoanalysis, this is important reading for laymen and professionals in the field.
The Making and Unmaking of a Psychoanalyst
He was the rising star of psychoanalysis, an intimate associate of Anna Freud & Kurt Eissler, a member of the Freudian inner circle with unrestricted access to the Freud Archives. Then Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson threw it all away because he dared to break the psychoanalytic community’s deepest taboo: he told the truth in public. As he unmasks the pretensions & abuses of this elite profession, he invites us to eavesdrop on the shockingly unorthodox analysis he was subjected to in the course of his analytic training. But the more prestige he attained, the more he came to doubt not only the integrity of his colleagues, but the validity of their method. In the end, he blew the whistle–fully aware of the personal & professional consequences. With wit, wonder & unflinching candor, Masson brilliantly exposes the cult of psychoanalysis & recounts his own self-propelled fall from grace. A sensation when it 1st appeared, Final Analysis is even more provocative & engrossing today. Written with passion & humor, this is the book that revealed a revered profession for what it was, launching Masson on his true career.
Many people believe that cats do not have an emotional life, that they are cold and indifferent. Jeffrey Masson, author of several bestselling books about animal emotions, including When Elephants Weep and Dogs Never Lie About Love, is convinced that, on the contrary, cats are almost pure emotion. Masson lives by the sea in New Zealand with five cats, and in this fascinating, immensely readable book he reports on his close observations of their emotional lives. These he divides into nine categories - Narcissism, Love, Contentment, Attachment, Jealousy, Fear, Anger, Curiosity and Playfulness - and to each of which he devotes a chapter. Masson's bond with his cats is extraordinary - they accompany him every night on his evening walk along the shore - and he believes that with no other animal is it easier and more enchanting to cross the species barrier.
Exploring the intricate emotional lives of animals, this national bestseller delves into their rich inner worlds, offering profound insights into their feelings and behaviors. Celebrated by notable figures like Elizabeth Marshall Thomas and Jane Goodall, the book presents a compelling narrative that highlights the depth of animal emotions, inviting readers to reconsider their perceptions of the animal kingdom.
Dogs fill our hearts with love and our minds with wonder, but their emotional lives have remained unexplored since Darwin 125 years ago. Now in Dogs Never Lie About Love, controversial psychoanalyst Jeffrey Masson brilliantly navigates the rich inner landscape of "our best friends." As he guides readers through the surprising depth of canine emotional complexity, Jeffrey Masson draws from myth and literature, from scientific studies, and from the stories and observations of dog trainers and dog lovers around the world. But the stars of the book are the author's own three dogs whose delightful and mysterious behavior provides the way to exploring a wide range of subjects--from emotions like gratitude, compassion, loneliness, and disappointment to speculating what dogs dream of and how their powerful sense of smell shapes their perception of reality. As he sweeps aside old prejudices on animal behavior, Masson reaches into a rich universe of dog feeling to its essential core, their "master emotion": love. Like the dogs he loves, Masson's writing will capture the reader with its playful, mysterious, and serious sides. Its surprising insights provide a new dimension of understanding for dog owners everywhere.
A Global Family Album
Growing up in the Hollywood Hills during the 1950s, Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson experienced an unconventional childhood, heavily influenced by the guru Paul Brunton, who dictated his family's daily life. In this memoir, Masson reveals the peculiarities of his upbringing and the complex relationship between his father and the revered mystic. Through personal anecdotes, he explores the impact of this unique environment on his family dynamics and his understanding of normalcy.
Exploring the extraordinary behaviors of animal fathers, Jeffrey Masson highlights the remarkable roles males play in nurturing their young. Through engaging examples like the emperor penguin's incubation and the tamarin monkey's supportive coaching, he reveals the depth of fatherhood across species. Masson contrasts these positive examples with those of neglectful fathers, challenging perceptions of parental care. His compelling narrative combines research with personal insight, aiming to transform our understanding of fatherhood and familial bonds in both animals and humans.
The narrative explores the origins of the domesticated animal's bond with humans, weaving a sentimental and educational tale. Through this fable, Masson delves into themes of companionship and the transformative impact of shared living, illustrating the evolution of a once-lone creature into a beloved member of the household.