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Home Is Where We Start From

Essays by a Psychoanalyst
Book • 1986
This book by Donald Winnicott gathers his important essays, including previously unpublished talks, focusing on themes such as childhood development, the role of the mother, and societal influences on mental health.

It highlights Winnicott's emphasis on play and creativity in developing a true self.

The essays also touch on broader societal issues, though some views may seem outdated due to their historical context.

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Recommended by Alain de Botton for its insights on child development and the true and false self.
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#459: Books I've Loved — Alain de Botton
Mentioned by Sam Kelly , Abbey Kluchin, and Patrick Blanchfield as a significant figure in British psychoanalysis, whose work is relevant to the development of psychoanalysis, the welfare state, and care work.
D. W. Winnicott w/ Abby Kluchin and Patrick Blanchfield

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