The Art of Living. Real Stories of Breaking with the Past and Happy Changes

A collection of captivating stories based on the author's 25 years of professional practice – a well-known psychoanalyst. In each story, Steven Gross delicately yet honestly describes a specific case, with the plot unfolding like a detective story. The issue that a patient brings to the specialist turns out to be just the tip of the iceberg. By detailing the process of his work, the author consistently surprises with a climax – that pivotal moment in psychoanalytic practice when a person uncovers the true cause of their experiences from the depths of their subconscious. The plots are varied: from the grief of losing a loved one, the betrayal of those dear to us, to a pathological passion for lying to everyone. Observing this from the outside, you will undoubtedly discover something new for yourself and thus make a new step on the path to mastering the great art of living freely, with dignity, and happily.