THE ALCOHOLIC WOMAN..

Benjamin Karpman, M.D.

The Linacre Press, Washington, D. C., 1948

This book presents three case histories of alcoholic women, in all of which psycho-sexual maladjustments beginning in early childhood strike a familiar theme. Traces of homosexuality appear in the histories of the first two. In the third, homosexuality is thoroughly dominant, and in this particular instance, the patient's dread or fear of her own homosexuality drives her not only to alcoholism, but also to extremes of heterosexual promiscuity.

All three cases form extremely interesting studies, well fortified by the careful interpretations of the author. Presented together, as they are, they are a happy choice for purposes of comparison. Studied together, they tend to suggest rather clearly that both heterosexual and homosexual maladjustments arise from so nearly a common origin, in terms of environmental circumstances, that the two cannot be fairly judged by two different and unrelated moral standards. -Robert Gregory

HYPNOSIS & THE HOMOSEXUAL

ONE calls the attention of its readers to an article bearing the above title which appears in the March 1955 issue of HYPNOSIS MAGAZINE. The article is written by Henry D. Spalding, who has had much practical experience in the use of hypnotherapy for the homosexual. In it, he explains his treatments for the correction of unwanted mannerisms, and also explores the possibilities of inducing or strengthening heterosexual responses. HYPNOSIS MAGAZINE, a semi-technical professional journal, is published from its headquarters at 17 Martin Place, Irvington, N. J.

THE MATTACHINE REVIEW

The Mattachine Society, Inc. has produced a publication that should prove indispensable with, and an integral part of, the work they are doing today. Its first issue (Jan.-Feb. '55) has presented a neat, well-programmed format that should be of value to anyone interested in this field. Another milestone to the understanding of mankind!

Comprising the magazine is a thought-provoking article by Los Angeles attorney Henry Silver; a sympathetic article by James Barr, author of "Quatrefoil" and others... articles airing the empirical injustices that come as a result of gross ignorance on the subject of homosexuality.

The MATTACHINE REVIEW, in all its brand-spanking-newness, is an organ that looks promising in its appeal to the uninformed.

G.G.

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