After a couple of false starts at other careers, Gotlieb morphed into a psychotherapist who now has a successful practice in Los Angeles. But when her plans for the future were unexpectedly knocked off the rails, she found her personal life in a tailspin that she couldn't deal with alone. The therapist needed a therapist. After consulting with a colleague, Gottlieb found herself on the othe side of the couch, so to speak, with Wendell. Skillfully blending her own experience as a patient with her ongoing work as a therapist, Gottlieb has written something that everyone could benefit from reading. She shares her story with heart and humor, while teaching us all something about being human and dealing with the struggles that go along with it. I surprised myself by taking this book home at all, expecting to just skim over it a little, and was even more surprised by what a thoroughly enjoyable, informative read it was.