What We Want

Name: What We Want
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SKU: 9781472281470
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A Journey Through Twelve of Our Deepest Desires

By Charlotte Fox Weber

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What We Want by Charlotte Fox Weber delves into the complex nature of human desires and how they shape our lives. Drawing from rich psychological and philosophical insights, the book explores the underlying motivations and challenges we face in pursuing what we truly desire. Through a blend of engaging storytelling and profound analysis, it offers a compelling look at the intricacies of the human mind.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the interplay between desire, psychology, and human behaviour. It's an insightful exploration into what drives our deepest wants and how understanding these can lead to a more fulfilling life. If you're interested in self-discovery and the philosophical aspects of desire, this read could be quite enriching.

What We Want

A fly-on-the-wall journey through universal human wants and desires, and a practical toolkit for living well, from leading psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber

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'Thoughtful, lucid and blessedly free of therapese . . . Weber's book is a powerful snapshot into the little bombs going off in the lives and homes of those around us' SUNDAY TIMES

'Finely crafted, profound and always generous . . . Made me feel excited to be alive' NATASHA LUNN

Our secret wants and desires are often hidden in a box. But what happens when you lift the lid?

Chloe is beautiful and fiercely bright, but her thirst for alcohol and attention is insatiable.

Sara resents being tied down to anything, but part of her craves stability.

Elliot is secretly grieving the death of his famous lover and feels like he's invisible.

The lives and problems of psychotherapist Charlotte Fox Weber's clients vary, but all are united by a common question: what do I really want?

In What We Want, Charlotte Fox Weber takes us on a journey through twelve universal wants and desires - love, power, sex, attention, and more - bringing us behind the closed doors of her practice. As she gently guides her clients towards a deeper understanding of themselves, she invites them - and us - to find a fuller way of living.

What We Want is at once a fly-on-the-wall look at what binds us all, an expression of the profound importance of understanding and articulating our desires, and a practical toolkit for living well.

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What We Want by Charlotte Fox Weber has been praised for its finely crafted and profound exploration of human desires. The book invites readers to re-evaluate their lives and view their complexity with renewed excitement. By delving into intimate therapy sessions, Weber highlights the importance of articulating desires for mental health and self-actualization, offering a roadmap for personal transformation. This work has been described as a hopeful book that demystifies the therapeutic process and encourages a focus on what individuals truly desire.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472281470

Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wildfire

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 252g

Pages: 352

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Charlotte Fox Weber Education & Reference Mindset & Self Help New Year, New You Non-Fiction Personal Development Philosophy & Psychology Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Charlotte Fox Weber grew up in Connecticut and Paris, and went to the University of Bristol, where she studied English and Philosophy. She did her psychotherapy training at the Tavistock & Portman Trust, the Institute of Psychoanalysis, WPF, and Regent's University. She is registered and accredited by the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), and she is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (MBACP).

Charlotte founded The School of Life Psychotherapy in 2015, and now works in private practice. She is also a trustee on the board of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation.

What We Want is her first book for the trade.