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Aug 19, 2020 | 06:01 PM

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shareall

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Also, I heard rumblings about a lawsuit that tried to
prevent the publishing of this book so I’m curious about that too.

Aug 19, 2020 | 06:10 PM

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...Although I will say it’s confusing how she was able to get a PhD in Clinical Psychology with previous education in English Lit.

Maybe it’s my lack of knowledge about the US system.

Okay I went to the website of the school she got her PhD from. In terms of academics, you need 4 *undergrad* courses in psych and of course stats. As far as I know, here you must have an undergrad and a masters in psych or you’ll never be accepted to a PhD program. Interesting!

Aug 19, 2020 | 07:00 PM

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Also, I heard rumblings about a lawsuit that tried to
prevent the publishing of this book so I’m curious about that too.

I did also. Thanks for your insight. I heard of this book on a cable news channel and with it being either cnn or fox I know neither is going to give an unbiased report on the book.

Sep 1, 2020 | 09:19 AM

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I don’t normally read two books at once but I’m making an exception. Re-reading The Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Workbook by Douglas Mason. Hope it helps my healing like it did last time.

Sep 1, 2020 | 05:56 PM

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I'm reading Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane almost done with it pretty interesting haven't seen the movie yet.

Sep 3, 2020 | 10:55 AM

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I'm reading jack squat, might dive back into Tacos U.S.A. by Gustavo Arellano.

Sep 15, 2020 | 10:50 AM

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Yesterday I impulsively (thanks brain injury!

) bought Mary Trump’s book Too Much and Never Enough. This is the kind of reading about Trump I’ve been looking for: someone who has mental health qualifications, knows a lot about Trump and is willing to write about it. So far it hasn’t disappointed.

Although I'm usually able to feel compassion for people, realizing experiences can explain their behaviour this hasn't been the case with Trump - until I read this book. Assuming the author speaks the truth, the Trump family has some serious, serious issues connected to repeated traumas. It's obvious the author has hard feelings towards many family members and I can see why. I can also see why some people wouldn't have wanted the book published. She repeatedly and clearly talks about how and why her uncle isn't qualified to be the President. Definitely recommended.

PLEASE PEOPLE VOTE HIM OUT. I'd like to see y'all before the next decade.

Sep 15, 2020 | 06:11 PM

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I'm currently reading a Harry Bosch novel called The Closers and also reading the latest Hemmings Motor News which I just treated myself to a subscription to and it is like going back in time still a great publication.