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The text is a book review of "Tales of Transformation: A Life in Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis" by Salman Akhtar. The reviewer praises Akhtar's contributions to the field of mental health and describes the book as engaging and well-written. They highlight Akhtar's unique writing style, which combines clinical wisdom with wit and incorporates his experience as a poet. The book provides insight into Akhtar's career and offers wisdom from his mentors, colleagues, and patients. The reviewer appreciates Akhtar's honesty and openness in discussing difficult topics and shares anecdotes from the book that demonstrate Akhtar's transformational journey. They also mention the book's physical beauty and express admiration for Akhtar's contributions as a member of an "ethnoreligious minority." Overall, the reviewer highly recommends the book as a captivating memoir that offers valuable insights into the field of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. [Extracted from the article]