Psychopathology of Everyday Life

got the book in good condition. excellent read

I was going through a rough patch and a friend recommended I read this book by Freud which is still relevant today. After 4 pages, I was lost in the sauce, but it did remind me I have a book that could help-Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. It's in everyday language and it's really practical.

It doesn't flow the nicest, takes some brain power to follow logical trains but it a great concept. Feel like it could be explained simpler even for a technical writing. Language barrier on translation could have effected this.

Sigmund Freud's The Psychopathology of Everyday Life offers a revolutionary, if contentious, view on common mistakes. Rather than seeing a simple slip of the tongue (a Freudian slip), forgetting a name, or misplacing an object as random errors, Freud argues these are manifestations of unconscious desires or repressed thoughts. The book is filled with intriguing anecdotes that make his theory of parapraxes accessible and relatable. While modern psychology has largely moved past strict Freudian interpretations, this short work remains a foundational text. It provides a fascinating, eye-opening lens through which to view your own daily "blunders," making you question if anything is truly accidental. It's a quick, thought-provoking read for anyone curious about the human psyche.

good quality reprint, arrived on time

Psychopathology of Everyday Life" is a great read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of psychology and human behavior. Freud's clear and accessible writing style, combined with his insightful analysis of everyday problems, make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the workings of the human mind.