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Title: Subtle distinctions, clearly defined
Review: This exceedingly readable book outlines the author's view of the application of object relations theory to clinical practice. There are many books that present discussion of object relations; Dr. Summers book presents a viewpoint that arises from, but is not limited by, the views of earlier theorists. Specifically, other analysts view the needs of the self as necessarily opposed to the "needs that draw toward others." Dr. Summers asserts that these two sets of needs can be "mutually necessary and enhancing," an optimistic and ultimately constructive view of the human mind. This view recognizes human development as a process of learning that conflict between one's own needs and those of the significant people in one's life is not necessary, rather than seeing conflict as inevitable. Carried far enough, it has implications for peace between peoples...
