Amir Levine, M.D. is an adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He graduated from the residency program at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University and for the past few years Amir has been conducting neuroscience research at Columbia under the mentorship of Nobel Prize Laureate Eric Kandel. Amir also has a passion for working with patients and it is in this context, while working with mothers and children in a therapeutic nursery, that he first discovered the power of attachment theory. His clinical work together with his deep understanding of the brain from a neuroscientist's perspective contribute to his appreciation of attachment theory and its remarkable effectiveness in helping to heal patients. Amir lives in New York City. Rachel Heller, M.A. studied at Columbia University with some of the most prominent scholars in the field of social psychology. She now works with families and couples as a psychologist in private practice. Rachel lives in Israel.
"A groundbreaking book that redefines what it means to be in a
relationship."
--John Gray, PhD., bestselling author of Men Are from Mars,
Women Are from Venus
"Chock-full of tips, questionnaires, and case studies,
this is a solidly researched and intriguing approach to the
perennial trials of oelooking for love in all the right places and
improving existing relationships."
--Publishers Weekly "A practical, enjoyable guide to forming
rewarding romantic relationships."
--Kirkus Reviews "Amir Levine and Rachel Heller have written
a very smart book: It is clear, easy to read and insightful. It's a
valuable tool whether you are just entering a relationship with a
new partner or-as in my case--even after you've been married 21
years, and had thought you knew everything about your spouse."
--Scientific American "Anyone who has been plagued by that
age-old question--'What is his deal?"--could benefit from a crash
course in attachment theory."
--Elle 'This is real science, not slickly packaged personal
opinion.The theories are clearly explained using lots of examples.
There is advice for avoiding unhappy pairings and for getting out
of relationships that are doomed to repetitive, negative
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Attached will help every reader understand whom they are attracted
to as partners, why, and what they can do to reach fulfillment in
love. I enjoyed every moment."
--Janet Klosko, PhD., co-author of the bestselling
Reinventing Your Life "The authors have distilled years of
attachment theory research on the nature of human relationships
into a practical, highly readable guide."
--John B. Herman, M.D., Associate Chief of Psychiatry and
Distinguished Scholar of Medical Psychiatry, Massachusetts General
Hospital and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical
School "Based on twenty-five years of research, laced with
vivid and instructive examples, and enriched with interesting and
well-designed exercises, the book provides deep insights and
invaluable skills that will benefit every reader."
--Phillip R. Shaver, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Psychology,
University of California, Davis and Past President, International
Association for Relationship Research
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