3 ratings | 10 reviews | avg rating:4.00

more photos (2)

Patricia A. Farrell’s Followers (19)

Patricia’s Bookshelves

to-read (10)
currently-reading (35)
read (14)
did-not-finish (0)

Patricia’s Friends (130)

Shellie Blum

120 books | 5,361 friends

Livia Blackburne

1,547 books | 2,834 friends

Doug

2,041 books | 353 friends

Story Monsters LLC

136 books | 92 friends

Brianne

839 books | 61 friends

Ken Lang

288 books | 2,019 friends

Randye Kaye

552 books | 524 friends

Kristen Doyle

4,649 books | 1,460 friends

More friends…

Patricia A. Farrell

Goodreads Author

Born

The United States

Genre

Young Adult, Nonfiction, Fiction

Influences

Nora Ephron, Truman Capote, David Foster Wallace, Saul Bellow, Stephen ...more

Member Since

June 2013

URL

https://www.goodreads.com/drfarrell

edit data

Psychologist, writer, photographer, aspiring writer of short stories and short, short films on everything that strikes me as interesting. I have published with brick-and-mortar firms and now am self-publishing.

My background as a psychologist doesn't mean I will be a slave to the psychologist's trade since I intend to write in a more passionate style. As I learned from Isaac Asimov, I am always involved in multiple writing projects at any one time and I intend to do so into the future. I always have at least three books in progress at any one time.

I also write articles on Medium.com, post to Bluesky, and write flash fiction stories (40 published to date).. Time is always running short, and, as Ephron said, you never know when you won't hav ...more

Learn more
Ask the Author

Patricia A. Farrell is currently not accepting new questions.

Combine Editions
Patricia A. Farrell’s books

Average rating: 3.74 · 115 ratings · 24 reviews · 11 distinct works

	It's Not All in Your Head: Anxiety, Depresson, Mood Swings, and MS 3.86 avg rating — 74 ratings — published 2010 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Sleep, Insomnia, Stress: What you don't know can hurt you 4.11 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unfiltered Again: A Behind-the-Scenes at Healthcare, Medicine and Mental Health liked it 3.00 avg rating — 5 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unfiltered 3.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fired Up: A Journey Through Psychiatry, TV and the Wonders of Life liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Work Stress: How You Can Beat It 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2012 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Mind on Fire: Questioning Madness, Medicine and Life 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Social Security Disability Psychological Claims Handbook: A Simple Guide to Understanding Your SSD Claim For Psychological impairments and Unraveling the Maze of Decision Making 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When People Hurt You: Healing and Setting Boundaries 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	When People Hurt You: Healing and Setting Boundaries by Patricia A. Farrell (Goodreads Author), Virtual Voice (Narrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

More books by Patricia A. Farrell…

11 posts
Patricia A. Farrell's Blog

AI Proves It's Really, Really Dumb

Artificial intelligence (AI for the uninitiated), we’re told, will take our jobs, run our homes and our lives and make almost virtual slaves of we poor, dumb humans. The mind in the machine has the ability to outsmart us at chess, process thousands of calculations a second and never ask for a day off or for health insurance, vacation time or maternity leave. The future is here with a resounding ba Read more of this blog post »

View more on Patricia A. Farrell's website »

Like • 0 comments • flag

Published on July 05, 2019 13:21

View all 11 posts »

Patricia is Currently Reading

Patricia Farrell is currently reading

Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus

by Elaine Pagels

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Mar 08, 2026 04:19PM

Patricia Farrell is currently reading

The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays

by Harper Lee

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Oct 22, 2025 03:07AM

Patricia Farrell is currently reading

Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President

by E. Jean Carroll

bookshelves: currently-reading

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

Jul 12, 2025 10:12AM

rss
Patricia’s Recent Updates

Patricia Farrell is currently reading Miracles and Wonder: The Historical Mystery of Jesus by Elaine Pagels	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Mar 08, 2026 04:19PM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Miracles and Wonder by Elaine Pagels. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Miracles and Wonder by Elaine Pagels <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia Farrell is currently reading The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays by Harper Lee	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 22, 2025 03:07AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Land of Sweet Forever by Harper Lee <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia Farrell liked Judith Friedman's review of When You Can't Pour From an Empty Glass: CBT Skills for Exhausted Caregivers: "Finally! A very helpful guide from one who displays intellect, compassion and understanding. Both self help and specific exercises are included. We caretakers are recognized as being as needy as those to whom we minister. Thank you for recognizing ou" Read more of this review »
Aug 24, 2025 08:05AM · see review
Patricia Farrell is currently reading Not My Type: One Woman vs. a President by E. Jean Carroll	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jul 12, 2025 10:12AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Not My Type by E. Jean Carroll. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Not My Type by E. Jean Carroll <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia Farrell shared a quote “A quotation I used in my dissertation, "if I am not for myself, who will be for me. If I am, but for myself, what am I and if not now, when?" Hillel” ...more Patricia A. Farrell, Ph.D.
May 13, 2025 03:46PM · like · more quotes by Patricia A. Farrell, Ph.D.
Patricia Farrell made a comment in the group Goodreads Librarians Group — Unfiltered, Dr. Patricia A. Farrell topic " "UNFILTERED" offers Dr. Patricia A. Farrell's candid insights into psychology when masks come off. This collection challenges mental health misconcept ...more "
Mar 23, 2025 05:41AM
Patricia Farrell is currently reading Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success by Russ Buettner	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Jan 18, 2025 07:56AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Lucky Loser by Russ Buettner. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Lucky Loser by Russ Buettner <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia Farrell is currently reading Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Dec 31, 2024 04:59AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — Bastard Out of Carolina by Dorothy Allison <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">
Patricia Farrell is currently reading The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Oct 08, 2024 07:45AM · like · preview book See a Problem? We’d love your help. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Problem: Details (if other): Thanks for telling us about the problem. Not the book you’re looking for? Preview — The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates <iframe sandbox id="wrongBookKindlePreviewScreen">

More of Patricia's books…

Patricia’s Quotes

“A quotation I used in my dissertation, "if I am not for myself, who will be for me. If I am, but for myself, what am I and if not now, when?" Hillel”
― Patricia A. Farrell, Ph.D.

tags: flash-fiction, psychology, writers-on-writing

0 likes

Patricia’s Friend Comments

No comments have been added yet.