The book presents a comprehensive analysis of various therapeutic approaches, emphasizing the importance of understanding how each method functions. Lee Jaffe explores the nuances of different talking cures, providing insight into how these comparisons can inform treatment choices tailored to individual patients. By focusing on the mechanisms behind each therapy, the author aims to enhance the decision-making process in mental health treatment.
Set against a backdrop of cultural upheaval, the narrative follows Lee Jaffe's journey of self-discovery as he encounters and collaborates with iconic artists like Hélio Oiticica, Bob Marley, and Jean-Michel Basquiat. His experiences, marked by remarkable coincidences, lead him to significant moments in music and art, including performing with Marley at prestigious venues. This modern bildungsroman explores themes of identity and the impact of artistic legends on a young man's life.
The narrative delves into the Wailers' journey as they rose to international fame between 1973 and 1975, set against a backdrop of significant social and political changes in Jamaica. It also highlights the emergence of Peter Tosh's solo career, marked by his groundbreaking album, Legalize It, in 1976, which captures the revolutionary spirit of the time.
A rare and poignant compilation of photography and written anecdotes by American photographer and artist Lee Jaffe, that captures his close friendship, collaboration, and travels with the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat as they traversed Japan, Thailand, and Switzerland in 1983.