Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

Have you ever wondered about the inner lives of therapists, those folks who spend thousands of hours listening to the issues of other people? This compelling memoir follows Lori Gottlieb, a therapist entrenched in Hollywood. While Gottlieb counsels a diverse range of people, she finds herself in crisis after a failed relationship. She begins sessions with Wendell, an unconventional therapist who often deals with problems in ways that Gottlieb wouldn’t in her own practice. 

With Wendell, Gottlieb unravels her role in the ill-fated relationship. We find out more about her life as a single mom, her relationship with her parents, and how she ended up going from Hollywood sets to her current career as a psychotherapist. We also follow the stories of three of her patients: an older woman contemplating suicide, a young woman battling cancer, and a pompous TV writer. 

All in all, I found Gottlieb’s journey both interesting and compelling.