Emotional Problems of Living

This book is apparently a sequel to an earlier publication on Common Neuroses of Adults and Children. It purports to uncover the sources of neurotic behaviour so that " we may learn to avoid destructive emotional conflicts and is based on the Freudian concept of character formation. Much of it is addressed to young physicians and students, but it is meant also for the laity. And, on the whole, the authors live up to the publishers' specifications. There is, however, a certain elusiveness about the Freudian presentation. The references to " trans-