The Power of Being a Subject

Reviews / Votes

"In this honest, probing, and inspiring book, Dr. Matthew H. Bowker sheds light on a life of greater authenticity, bravery, and freedom. The Power of Being a Subject will be of interest to anyone yearning to transform legacies of trauma and suffering, escape from unconscious internal and societal forces and self-defeating patterns, and live a more creative and empathic life."

Jeffrey B. Rubin, PhD, Psychoanalyst, American Institute of Psychoanalysis and Object Relations Institute

"This is fascinating study of subjectivity and its relation to one's self. It is also a powerful and moving account of Bowker's own struggle with subjectivity and its impact on both his personal and professional life. An intense and scholarly inquiry into this critical idea and what its pursuit means for our day-to-day lives, Bowker's book is a must read."

James M. Glass, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Maryland, College Park

"Dr. Bowker's book is perhaps best described as an intimate 'travelogue,' something akin to an innerscape version of Mark Twain's remote journeys. Weaving ideas with personal reflections, Dr. Bowker takes an honest claim to the title of 'poet-philosopher' or 'philosopher-poet.' "

Dan Livney, PsyD, Psychologist in private practice