Norman Malamud

Three on a Couch Norman Malamud

If one of the three ladies on the couch left the story and a replacement was needed, would you qualify? Here?s your chance to prove it. But you must adhere to the following rules. Tell him your innermost thoughts? Pace, sit, recline, sob, scream, vent your rage, and tear your hair out? But never?ever sleep with your shrink! ?ree savvy ladies discover their psychiatrist has pledged his undying love to each of them. Franny?A wisecracking saleslady is trying to come to terms with sordid memories of her childhood. Elaine?A woman suffering not only from the loss of her daughters in an automobile accident but also from a life-threatening disease. Lily?A famous concert pianist relies on drugs and alcohol to stimulate her creative juices. Enter handsome psychiatrist Dr. Jonathon Kent,who?s ready,willing and able to take on all three. Concealing a dark history of his own, he takes advantage of his good looks, as well of his clientele. When the scorned women join forces for revenge ? watch out!