Where most of us preferred to shut our eyes so that we could sleep at night, Robert Lifton set out to investigate . . . These excellent essays illuminate the life and work of this unique man.

Martin S. Bergmann, New York University

These eloquent essays are a fitting tribute to Robert Lifton-a man who has done more that anybody in our times to explore how human beings come to terms with the horrors that contemporary society visits upon them. His studies of the self under traumatic conditions have been a source not only of insight, but of inspiration. A salute to a humane and courageous man!

Jerome Bruner, New York University

Magisterial scholarship . . . haunted anew by the question of the 'use' of the Holy Scriptures, which this work has so imaginatively and thoughtfully posed.

The Christian Century

People with an interest in Lifton's work should find something of value here.

Guy Undrill, University of Bristol

Trauma and Self is . . . an exciting array of responses of Lifton's work and compelling evidence of the creative impact he has had on the work of respected scholars from many fields.

Merlyn E. Mowrey, Central Michigan University, Religious Studies Review

A remarkable collection of essays-wide-ranging, penetrating, provocative, vigorous.

Irvin Yalom, Stanford University