Strong points: THIS is fascinating stuff about schizoid personalities (emotionally detached, withdrawn personalities), and though Guntrip doesn't always say so, I think in varying degrees it's relevant to pretty much everyone I know...in terms of people's emotions being split off from their conscious selves (thus the schism). also: the occasional chunk of strong case material.

WEAK POINTS: are you willing to wade through hundreds of pages of literal word-noise and jargon to get his underlying points, which he seems to make over and over and over and over and over again in a million slightly different ways?

if you're the type of person who has trouble skimming and feels obligated to read every word, I would recommend this book as a good remedy for insomnia.

I am a psychologist with over twenty years experience, as a super., teacher and practice. Read this book and learn about being a real therapist. So after reading this book you will know why you said or did not say something instead of "I see" or "tell me more "...Its about YOU not the patient.