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What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  From Deep Within  by  Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D.  From Wayne Stiska on Amazon: For the novice psychologist this is an excellent book. The unwanted and untouchables are Dr. Lewis's patients. Society really doesn't want to deal with them and jails are not the place to be. We really don't want to be around them....too violent....to passive....sometimes needing desparate help but receiving little. We laugh at the term NORMAL but there is a reality it exists.

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  From Deep Within  by  Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D.  From Shannon Brennan on Amazon: This book was so very well written. The doctor’s thoughts and feelings laid bare. Her fears and doubts admitted and her empathy inspirational. I heard an interview with Dr. Lewis on a podcast and immediately bought this book and I’m so glad I did. I’m much less articulate about this than I would like to be, but I’m still bawling because the last chapter was so beautiful it brought me

Susan J. Lewis, Ph.D., J.D., is a multi-credentialed mental health professional with the unique combination of licensed psychologist, forensic psychologist, and attorney. She has 25 years of experience in clinical practice with unique populations who suffer from severe and persistent mental illness. Dr. Lewis is a sought-after consultant, and as a national seminar instructor, she trains hundreds of mental health professionals each year. Dr. Lewis's book, From Deep Within, provides a rare look inside the minds of mentally ill individuals. Check out her book HERE .

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is From Deep Within by Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D.  From SLK on Amazon:  I highly recommend Susan Lewis’ book. “From Deep Within” is exactly where her perspective and insight emerge. Susan is very open and honest in her personal life’s journey, as well as in her career with her clients/patients. She gives the reader a clear and vivid picture of the challenges and successes, predictability and unpredictability in the life of a forensic & clinical psychologist. Thi

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  From Deep Within  by  Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D.  From Kimberly Bistis on Amazon: As a psychologist, I constantly read case studies. From Deep Within is a unique addition. The book speaks about hopeless, helpless patients that fall through the cracks in our system. It is not only their sad stories of loss or abuse that are compelling, but Dr. Lewis’ speaking about her own responses to them. This book has a different view - from within the mind and heart of a skill

Well, the title is the long and short of it. Dr. Susan Lewis, author of From Deep Within , is now writing a regular column for Psychology Today , called "Law and Disorder." Take a look--and if you like it, follow it! Here is the link to " Law and Disorder ." Congratulations to Dr. Lewis; we look forward to some very interesting posts from her.

  Dr. Suan Lewis, JD, author of From Deep Within , recently penned a column for Psychology Today . She writes: "On July 13, 2023, Mr. Heuermann was arrested and charged with murder in the killings of three of the “Gilgo Four,” a group of women whose remains were unearthed near Long Island’s Gilgo Beach in 2010. It took police nearly 15 years to arrest him." Read the complete column HERE . Read more posts about Susan Lewis and her book HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. Want

  Dr. Susan Lewis, author of From Deep Within , has written another column on mental illness for Psychology Today . In her column, she asks, "Should physicians assist the seriously mentally ill in death?" For more posts by and about Dr. Lewis, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with  MSI Press LLC ? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Planning on self-publishing and don't know where to start? Our  author au pair  services will mentor you through the process. Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com. Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can! Find th

We recently received a copy of a letter from the editors of Psychology Today to MSI Press author, Dr. Susan Lewis: "Dear Susan J. Lewis Ph.D., J.D., Congratulations! We've just reviewed Mental Illness Plus Guns Does Not Equal Mass Murder and we applaud what you've written. We've positioned it as an Essential Read in the following topic areas, which are important resources for readers: Mass Shootings, Law and Crime, and Forensic Psychology. This will be featured for some time on these pages and will be helpful to readers who seek foundational information on the subject(s). Thank you for publishing this piece. We’re already looking forward to the next one. Best, ~The Editors at Psychology Today " Here is the link to the aforementioned article: Mental Illness Plus Guns Does Not Equal Mass Murder | Psychology Today Susan is the author of From Deep Within . For more posts about Susan and her book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press

  Dr. Susan Lewis, JD, author of From Deep Within , was recently interviewed as an expert on Court TV about the Waffle House case and the meaning of an insanity defense. See what she had to say  HERE . For more posts by about Dr. Lewis and her book, click HERE . Get From Deep Within on deep discount at the MSI Press webstore; use coupon code FF25 for 25% off. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.

  Susan Lewis, author of From Deep Within , recently contributed an article to Psychology Today : Pro-Se: Understanding Legal Self-Defense . Says Susan There have been many criminal cases where the defendants have represented themselves and they have all had dismal endings. Dr. Jack Kevorkian was convicted in 1999 of second-degree murder in the death of a patient; Colin Ferguson, convicted in the 1993 shootings on a New York commuter train that killed six people and wounded nineteen: Ted Bundy was convicted of killing sorority sisters in Florida. His  narcissism , need for control and belief that no one was as good as he cost him his life. He was executed in 1989: John Allen Muhammed, the D.C. Sniper, killed ten people. His said nothing about the shooting and was executed in 2009. To read the complete article, click on the article title above. To read more posts by and about Susan Lewis and her book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter , 

  The nice thing about reading psychological thrillers is being able to read the last page and think, “That was a riveting read; thank heaven it’s only fiction!” From Deep Within is more than riveting: it’s shocking, eye-opening, often very frightening, but sadly, non-fiction.  . . .  Readers who care about people, who wonder why so many go astray while others live a good and productive lives, will gobble up the pages of this book faster than they would a psychological thriller. From Deep Within is chilling; its characters are unforgettable. More importantly, they are real: you couldn’t create more complicated characters. Susan J. Lewis shares their stories, not with a clinical distance or intellectual analysis, but with compassion and understanding. An absolutely compelling and highly recommended read. This detailed and insightful review slipped past us and should not have. Shocking! But you can read the entire 5-star review HERE now. (The review itself is worth the time invested in

Readers who care about people, who wonder why so many go astray while others live a good and productive lives, will gobble up the pages of this book faster than they would a psychological thriller. From Deep Within is chilling; its characters are unforgettable. More importantly, they are real: you couldn't create more complicated characters. Susan J. Lewis shares their stories, not with a clinical distance or intellectual analysis, but with compassion and understanding. An absolutely compelling and highly recommended read. So says MidWest Book Review. Read the rest of the book review HERE .

MSI Press is proud of Susan Lewis, PhD, JD, author of From Deep Within (sharing of her experiences in working with seriously mentally ill individuals) for being asked to give an opinion for a column on Holistic Health and Healing Hacks for All Ages for Brain Hackers blog. Read the hacks here .

" True Crime Lover, " a post on Mommies Reviews blog, featured Susan Lewis's book, From Deep Within. Congratualtions to Susan for the selection of her book for inclusion.

  Recently, Dr. Susan Lewis answered for Psychology Today readers the question as to whether American courts are efficacious. Read her conclusion in that column HERE . For more posts by and about Susan and her book, From Deep Within , click HERE . Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.