The Inside Ride : A Journey to Manhood

"An intimate look into the power of reflections of two psychotherapists, a father and son. In a time of revolutionized modern communication, they invite the reader to hear the poignant story through thoughts expressed in responsive letters. Your heart will embrace your own child or parent as meaningful moments of revelation jump off the page."--Janis Abrahms Spring, Ph.D., author of After the Affair, How Can I Forgive You?: The Courage to Forgive, the Freedom Not To, and Life with Pop: Lessons on Caring for an Aging Parent
"The Inside Ride, A Journey to Manhood offers a window into a complex and caring relationship between father and son. Set over a lifetime, these powerful letters permit us to participate in the evolving ties between two thoughtful and loving men."--Jeffrey Werden, Ph.D., Psychoanalyst, Former President National Psychological Association for Psychoa
"This series of letters between Donald Cohen and Max Cohen serves as a dialogue over the years from Donald's early childhood to adulthood. The reader may be touched by the genuine mutual caring and respect, which enables them both to seek and offer understanding and compassion. Reminiscences from both father and son facilitate warmth and reconciliation. The symbolism of the Coney Island Ferris Wheel serves as a metaphor for "The Inside Ride" of their rich, evolving relationship. This book may offer a template for readers as we reflect on our own parent-child experiences."--Joseph P. Wagenseller, D.Min., LP, Jungian psychoanalyst, Former Chair of the American Board for Accreditation in Psychoanalysis, Former President of the C.G. Jung Institute of New York City