Marc S. Micozzi

In 1979, freshman year of college, I participated in a hypnosis workshop during which the hypno-dude had us roll our eyes back and do somethings I don't remember. He tapped me and said "You can't be hypnotized." I knew this already, because I thought hypnosis was bunk. Still do, but didn't know Micozzi would be hawking it. I got an advance look at this through NetGalley, out of curiosity, as I have lived with chronic pain from arthritis for more than 16 years.

Oh, dear...I'm being very nice with that second star. Micozzi pitches woo with a straight face: acupuncture, aroma therapy, that hypnosis, spiritual healing, essential oils(??), plain old vitamins other nonsense, and oooh! my favorite...chiropractic!

The "Emotional Type" is based on a 145 question survey developed by Ernest Hartmann, included in the appendix (and found online). I apparently have thick boundaries (which incongruously, Micozzi suggests should make me hypnosis susceptible...um, nope.) Micozzi's bibliography is huge - pretty much emptying the alternative "medicine" aisle in the library. I read a lot...I can't believe that he has read all the books and papers he lists.

Bottom line, regardless if I think this quacks, I think he tries to put too much into this one book. If you are interested in these techniques and the psychobabble of the boundary type theory, it might be a good intro. If you aren't and want a laugh, it might be good for that.… (more)