MaryJo Hansen
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Lori Gottlieb:
Were the names of the patients changed for the story (I know Wendell's name was changed). And did the patients give permission for their stories to be told? I carry the story Welcome to Holland with me in my mind/heart because it can apply to my life events right now.Thank you for that story and for all the stories. Mary Jo Hansen
Lori Gottlieb
Hi MaryJo, There's an Author's Note at the beginning of the book that answers your first question. And, yes, I was so grateful that Emily Perl Kingsley gave me permission to use her beautiful "Welcome to Holland" in the book. It applies to all of us, doesn't it?
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Lindsey
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Lori Gottlieb:
Hi Lori! Loved your book!! As a therapist myself and a blogger I was curious from a logistical prospective of how you were able to write about your clients? I wondered the whole time: How much of this is true? How much did she have to change? But mostly I just wished were we’re coworkers/friends because I enjoyed every word and lesson you wrote. Thanks!
Debra Massaro Roberts
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Lori Gottlieb:
As a family physician, I see so many patients who struggle with their ambivalence to change their lives. I recommend this book as a way to get them to start thinking about their lives in a new way. Those who have read it, are so thankful. Thanks for writing this. Maybe you can write one for folks with medical conditions such as diabetes, etc?
Nima Morgan
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Lori Gottlieb:
Hi Lorie, I truly enjoyed your book, i cried and laughed and celebrated your success with you. I wondered after I finished your book, did you find it difficult to stop therapy, or do you stay in contact with your therapist? I think ending a relationship as deep as that would be difficult.
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