I am glad that i picked up this book second-hand. Although the author does reference several classic films and stories, these detailed descriptions of other, better works are the best part of the book. In addition, there is a strong subtext throughout the book of the author's narrow opinions about what a "feminine" woman should be like- artistic and creative only. One is left with the impression that she views any sort of logical, analytical nature in a woman as pathology, or at least unnatural. She offers little in the way of true description of maladaptive behavior patterns, preferring to refer the reader to fictional characters, and very little advice about dealing with those issues beyond offering more flowery passages. Basically, if you want to sit around and pet yourself about how cultured and wounded you are, go ahead and waste the money. If you want genuine help for genuine issues, look elsewhere.