The Case of Miss R.
The Interpretation of a Life Story
Psychology Revivals Series

Originally published in 1929 the individual psychological interpretation of this autobiography was first presented by Alfred Adler to a group of psychiatrists and pedagogues in Vienna. The story of the development of a neurosis is told in this book. A young girl relates the fascinating story of her unhappy life, the psychologist comments on her remarks and leads the reader to an understanding of the blunders and mistakes which have made her life so full of suffering. Publication of this book in its day was intended to bring the growing interest in Adler?s Individual Psychology to a wider audience. Today it can be read and enjoyed in its historical context.

Editor’s Preface 1. Early childhood 2. Adolescent difficulties 3. The development of a neurosis 4. The style of life 5. The jealousy mania 6. Sexual development 7. The problem of love 8. The shock of sex knowledge 9. The masculine protest 10. A lupus phobia 11. Yes! But— 12. The goal of superiority Epilogue The case of Miss R.