Amanda Memories
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About Dr. Joel R. Gecht
Joel R. Gecht, Ph.D. is a psychologist and CEO of a psychological consulting firm. His writing is inspired by professional encounters spanning over three decades; from early on as a doctoral student at The Florida State University to the present day as a pioneer in the behavioral health care arena.
Dr. Gecht frequently serves as a featured speaker before professional, business, and community groups on a variety of subjects and appears often as a background expert for television, radio, and print news media. He served as staff psychologist for over seven years on WEWS-TV (ABC in Cleveland), during which time he appeared in more than 150 television programs. He has also been featured on national radio and television programs.
He and his wife, both native New Yorkers, have four sons and reside in Cleveland, Ohio.
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Amanda Memories by Dr. Joel R. Gecht is an exciting book and difficult to put down. It has been a long time since this reviewer read a book as captivating as this psychological thriller. It is a mystery involving the prohibited behavior amongst mental health workers of over involvement with a patient. The author of Amanda Memories is a psychologist and CEO of a psychological consulting firm who has written a book inspired by professional encounters spanning three decades. One cannot help but wonder if he has experienced the angst of “falling in love” with a patient.
Brian Roberts was a doctoral student of psychology at Florida State University when he met his first patient, Amanda, in the student-run clinic. She was a challenging patient with deep-seated issues involving extreme family dysfunction including incest. In the beginning there were many trust issues between Brian and Amanda, and he worked hard to win her trust. But as he obtained her trust he also gained her complete dependence upon him. In his desire to unlock her memories and bring her to a more stable degree of mental health, his devotion became more of an obsession with intrusive thoughts of Amanda.
Upon graduation from FSU Dr. Brian Roberts transferred Amanda’s treatment to another psychologist but continued having contact with her through phone calls and letters. This is considered inappropriate behavior by the mental health profession and only encouraged Amanda’s reliance on him. He married a devoted woman, Nancy, who loved him and reluctantly put up with Brian’s continued contact with Amanda. Over the years Brian became a successful celebrity TV psychologist becoming preoccupied with his image and success. This distanced his wife who began seeking her reassurances and love elsewhere.
The story culminates with the murder of Amanda implicating Brian as a prime suspect. Or was it suicide? One must read this fascinating book to determine the outcome as well as the unraveling revelations of Amanda’s memories.
