Books like August by Judith Rossner
"August" follows the intertwined lives of a psychoanalyst and one of her analysands as they confront the disruptions that arise when August arrives and many therapists take leave from the city. The novel examines the delicate balance between professional guidance and personal dependency, revealing the complexities inherent in the therapist–patient dynamic. Through their interactions, themes of motherhood, divorce, adolescence, and identity surface, providing a nuanced portrait of human connection and the challenges of emotional support.
First publish date: 1983
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Judith Rossner
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