Although I did think this was a good introduction to some concepts in psychiatry via the various cases explored throughout the book, I found the author at times appeared a little ‘martyr-like’ and slightly holier than thou. Good to look at these individuals as human beings but I think in doing so the author at times herself came across a little bit superior. I thought there were some very moving stories and I’m certain that she is an incredibly compassionate and fantastic doctor. I just would have liked to see a bit more bite.