Likely the finest histories of the development of psychoanalysis ever written. His meticulous research, Lieberman provides the reader with a look into the personal and intellectual life of Otto Rank,the most overlooked and underrated disciple of Sigmund Freud. Quite informative was thedescription of the interpersonal dynamics among the Committee, Freud's closest colleagues. Dr. Lieberman's masterful work brings the reader into the every day world of the pioneers in the field of psychoanalysis. His descriptions of the personal agendas, politics,personalities, and disagreements among the "Ring" of psychoanalytic pioneers helps those interested in the field of psychotherapy clearly understand the intellectual and political foundations of modern psychology. ( )