Stephen Grosz

Stephen Grosz is an acclaimed author, psychoanalyst and storyteller with a long-standing career in the field of clinical psychology. He has written two books, The Examined Life: How We Lose and Find Ourselves and The Fugitive: Stories, which were both New York Times bestsellers. His work focuses on the psychoanalytic process of helping people to gain insight into their most troubling thoughts and feelings.

Born in 1958 in Los Angeles, Stephen Grosz was raised by his father, a tailor, and his mother, a psychoanalyst. He attended Cornell University, where he studied political science and earned a master’s degree in psychology. In the mid-1980s, Grosz moved to London to pursue further aspirations in psychoanalysis and studied there for two years at the Tavistock Clinic. Over the next two decades, he worked as a psychoanalyst in private practice and taught at numerous universities in Britain and the United States, including McGill, the West London Institute and the University of Cambridge.

Grosz has written extensively about psychoanalysis, both in his books and in his scholarly articles. He has also contributed regular columns and reviews to publications, such as The Guardian and The Psychoanalytic Review. In The Examined Life, Grosz explores the human struggle to make sense and find meaning in life’s experiences, illustrating how even the most seemingly mundane conversations can become extraordinary when placed into proper context. He combines narratology and psychoanalytic theory to discuss the complex, mysterious, and often mundane nature of contemporary life.

In The Fugitive: Stories, Grosz uses his psychoanalytic skills to explore the inner workings of his patients’ minds. He puts their stories to paper, allowing readers to gain insight into the thought-processes behind some amateur decisions and how ingrained difficulties can affect people’s judgements. Grosz’s ability to combine narrative and personal insights makes it an eye-opening read.

The Examined Life and The Fugitive: Stories have been widely praised, and they both enjoyed international success. Autobiographical sketches and musings from the author’s own psychoanalytic sessions are woven throughout the books, making them relatable to readers. Grosz’s writing style is often humorous and his stories whimsical, but the depth of insight he conveys is profound.

Stephen Grosz’s work has been featured in The Guardian, The New Yorker, The Independent, and The Wall Street Journal, among other notable publications. He has been widely featured on radio and television, including on NPR and the BBC.Stephen Grosz has also given numerous lectures and talks around the world, and continues to share his insight and knowledge with readers everywhere. His books and scholarly articles provide a much-needed insight into the human psyche and its struggles.