Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life

Christie Tate
50 pages1-hour read
Nonfiction
Autobiography / Memoir
Adult
Published in 2020

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Christie Tate

Group

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement
Setting

Chicago • Contemporary

Theme
Mental Health

•

Love

•

Friendship
Topic
Psychology
First Publication Year

2020

Publisher

Avid Reader Press

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Group: How One Therapist and a Circle of Strangers Saved My Life follows Christie Tate's transformative journey through various therapy groups, where she unravels childhood traumas, navigates career changes, and seeks meaningful relationships. Guided by Dr. Rosen, she confronts her disordered eating, internalized grief, and fears of intimacy, ultimately finding self-acceptance and love. The book contains descriptions of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and disordered eating.

Emotional

Contemplative

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

3.8

58,579 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Christie Tate's Group delivers an introspective memoir detailing her experiences in group therapy. Readers commend Tate's candidness and vulnerability, praising the relatable narration and emotional depth. Critics, however, note a repetitive narrative structure and occasional lack of focus. Overall, the book offers a raw, engaging look into personal healing through communal support.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Group?

Fans of introspective memoirs like Tara Westover's Educated and Glennon Doyle's Untamed will enjoy Group by Christie Tate. Ideal for readers drawn to personal growth, psychological insights, and raw, honest storytelling about overcoming life's challenges. This memoir offers a compelling journey of self-discovery and the power of therapy.

3.8

58,579 ratings

65%

Loved it

24%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Key Figures

An accomplished high achiever with complex emotional needs, who embarks on a journey through group therapy to foster meaningful connections and achieve personal growth.

Christie's unorthodox therapist who facilitates her group therapy sessions, serving as both a mentor and a figure who challenges her decisions and emotional growth.

A supportive member of Christie's first group, to whom she reports her eating habits as part of her therapeutic accountability.

A member of Christie's first group who provides daily affirmations, helping her build trust and connection within the group.

Part of Christie's first group, involved in her progress by tracking her self-care activities, and later provides comfort and support in her advanced group.

Christie's first male best friend, from her initial group, symbolizing her ability to form platonic emotional connections.

A passionate and expressive member of Christie's second, all-female group, whose intense emotional displays push Christie to express herself more openly.

Another expressive member of the second group, who, along with Marnie, sets an intense emotional tone that aids Christie’s growth.

A subject of Christie's frustration in her second group, whose refusal to sleep with her prompts critical emotional expression.

A direct member of the advanced group who challenges Christie to see her own worth beyond her achievements.

A frank figure in the advanced group, contributing to Christie's understanding of honesty and self-worth.

A supportive presence in the advanced group, providing a comforting environment for Christie's exploration of her feelings.

A member of the advanced group characterized by a focus on financial concerns, part of the group dynamics aiding Christie's progress.

Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Genre
Self-Improvement
Setting

Chicago • Contemporary

Theme
Mental Health

•

Love

•

Friendship
Topic
Psychology
First Publication Year

2020

Publisher

Avid Reader Press

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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