Whenever a psychoanalyst writes a “crossover” book designed for the general public, there is cause for rejoicing. One hopes that psychoanalytic understanding suffusing the work will add depth and insight while reaching a broad range of readers. When the author is a renowned feminist, there is added expectation that the sociopolitical voice will merge with research traditions and sophisticated psychoanalytic ideas, potentially a powerful brew.

Phyllis Chesler's Woman's Inhumanity to Woman is a book to be reckoned with! From the outset, we are forewarned of her intentions: “I hope this book touches you. In a sense you are about to enter a lesser circle of hell…to experience it fully, without denial or despair. Otherwise, you will not yearn enough for