This book is a tour de force majeur. It must be one of the finest on this topic in English, serving at least three functions. It provides a very detailed, remarkably clear account of the evolution of many aspects of Lacan's theory; it is reliable enough in its precision and scope to satisfy the North American scientifically trained clinician; and in its selection of topics, it covers the theoretical ground necessary for the evolution of Lacanian clinical practice as it is applied to an ever-widening variety of patients by an expanding group of analysts and therapists.

Lacan: The Unconscious Reinvented demonstrates profoundly the result of Colette Soler's intensive study and practice of Lacan's work over a long period of time. In it, she “takes up, orders, and problematises some of my contributions from over the last ten years. They are all linked to my seminars held during this time in the School of Psychoanalysis of the Forums