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 interaction.
This could save your customers a fortune in therapy bills."
--Retailing Insight
"This book is both fascinating and fun. 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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