“Alan Sroufe has given readers an insightful attachment-informed autobiographical window into the personal history of a superstar psychologist.”
—Howard Steele & Miriam Steele, Professors and Co-Directors of the Center for Attachment Research, New School for Social Research
“Alan Sroufe is one of the premier developmental psychologists in the world. As the 21st century continues to unfold, Alan will be regarded as one of the truly great developmental psychologists by whomever writes the ultimate history of the field.”
—Dante Cicchetti, McKnight Presidential Chair, Institute of Child Development and Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota
“This beautiful book allows those unfamiliar with this field of research to learn from the leader of the longest longitudinal study of attachment the inside story of how their important findings were uncovered. . . A Compelling Idea is a compelling narrative that will inform, inspire and illuminate how we can create more courage in our own lives and more connection among all of us, bravo! Thank you, Professor Sroufe.”
—Daniel Siegel, Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, UCLA School of Medicine and
NY Times best-selling author of The Developing Mind and Brainstorm