Rebecca Coffey

About

Rebecca Coffey's fact-based novel Hysterical: Anna Freud's Story was published in May 2014 by She Writes Press.

Books by Rebecca Coffey

Recent Posts

A Fake Dating Site and an Astonishing Political Opportunity

Three researchers from the University of New South Wales were not on the hunt for ammo in the political wealth sharing wars. Even so, they may have found some.

Romantic Desperation and Erotomania in The Woman in the Park

Can garden-variety heartbreak become dangerous to both lover and beloved? A thrilling new novel builds its mystery on a delusional disorder called erotomania.

College? We Don't Need Yer Stinkin' College

The college admissions scandal has me thinking: Sometimes, to love is to worry, especially when you're the mother of a high school senior who may or may not be college bound.

Beyond the Best Interests of the Migrant Child

What could we be doing to emotionally help the children in tent cities?

Conservative Voters and the Messy "Down There"

What lies behind political conservatism—and behind transphobia and homophobia? Peoples' attitudes towards toilet seats may hold a clue.

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Meet Stormy Daniels

Madonnas, whores, and slut shaming in the political discourse.

The Social Vagina

Women are getting nips and tucks on their genitalia. Does the law even allow this? Think: What's the difference between a cosmetic clitoridectomy and female genital mutilation?

Film Review: Moving Stories

“Moving Stories” shows dance as a soft power helping people that political and social failures have hurt.

Should President Trump Shave His Head?

Going proudly bald signals dominance, masculinity, confidence, and physical strength. Shellacking sparse hair does not.

The Human Ape

When it comes to sexual politics, why do even the good guys act like apes?