Author: Dr. Sigmund Freud / Year: 1856-1939 / Genre: Self ImprovmentSome of the most interesting parts of the book deal with symbols and language in dreams. Freud developed a standard
system of symbols and their actual meaning based on his studies and used it to interpret and decode what his patient
was really thinking and conveying. Many of the dreams he recounts were analyzed in the context of Victorian attitudes
towards sexuality, repressed desires and unfulfilled wishes. By analyzing and understanding these dreams, Freud's
patients were able to get a better understanding of their underlying, unexpressed motives and this set them on the
path to healing.
We spend nearly one third of our lives sleeping and during some of that time we dream. Some dreams are vivid enough
to be remembered, others are forgotten the moment we wake. This book is an interesting and thought-provoking read
that appeals to both people interested in psychology and the casual reader.
