Our dominant, immediate reaction to this book was that it was written by a decent, humane, and extraordinarily honest therapist. These are qualities one hopes for in every therapist, but, as we are all aware, they are not that common. This book further reinforces a trend in the field that accords with our own experiences and observation, namely, that the single most important variable in successful therapy is the personal characteristics of the therapist, as reflected in the quality of the therapist—patient relationship. Sections of the book were quite moving and it is apparent that Peterfreund was also emotionally moved by his patients' more poignant and gripping experiences and struggles. To be emotionally moved by a book with a title as imposing as The Process of Psychoanalytic Therapy: Models and Strategies is a rather rare occurrence. In short, one thing is clear: if Peterfreund wanted to convey to the reader some idea of the