No More Neckties

Readers loved psychiatrist Loren Olson’s earlier memoir, Finally Out, but many also wanted to know more about his personal story. Dr. Olson answers those questions in this collection of unsentimental and unapologetic essays that are gritty, pow-erful, and relatable. He shares intensely personal stories about love and heartbreak, tragedy and loss, betrayal and forgiveness, and the fears and opportunities of aging. The memoir-in-essay format invites readers to stop and reflect on their own lives. The stories offer hope and will facilitate discussions about the hard stuff that many families endure yet keep silent about. Dr. Olson reveals how sharing secrets brings us closer together even when things are difficult to talk about.