Sub-series E - 'The Hands of the Living God'

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GB BPASA P01-A-E

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'The Hands of the Living God'

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  • 1944-1994 (Creation)

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(1900-02-01--1998-05-29)

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This is Marion Milner's best-known work on psychoanalysis. It relates to her lengthy treatment of a psychotic patient and the insights she gained into her own mind.

Analysis began in 1943 when the woman was 23, at request of D W Winnicott. It lasted 20 years and Milner remained a close confidant.

The documents include preparatory materials for the book; patient notes; letters from the patient; letters about the patient; reviews.

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  • English

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  • Latin

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