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98 Reasons for Being
98 Reasons for Being
Author: Clare Dudman
Hanna is a German Jewish girl apparently suffering from 'nymphomania', which in 19th-century Germany means she has had a premarital relationship with a man. Assigned to treat her is Dr Heinrich Hoffman, whose efforts to get her to talk about her 'problem' meet with failure - until he starts to tell her about his other patients, like schizophreni...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780340823064
ISBN-10: 0340823062
Publication Date: 8/2/2004
Pages: 288
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Publisher: Sceptre
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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This book was fascinating----mid 19th century German life in an insane asylum. I was unable to put it down. I think this would make an excellent book club book.
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Thought provoking on many levels Racism, sex and gender issues. Psychiatric history. Counter-transference.


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