The Beauty World Through the Lens of a Psychiatrist
The inspiration to write The beauty world through the lens of a psychiatrist was probably there from the beginning, at the time I signed on as a beauty consultant. I kept reverting back to the work of the late Barbara Ehrenreich, an investigative journalist who spent time traveling around the country in cognito as a blue-collar employee. Ms. Ehrenreich subsequently recorded her impressions of a different America in her book, Nickel and Dimed. It all seemed so romantic and adventurous, to work on another side in a completely different capacity from your day job.
And I believed that I was wired to give it a try. In this case within the beauty industry given my enduring commitment to being stylish along with having an easy way of relating to people.
This memoir is my journey from a solo private practice into the utterly unforeseen professional world of beauty. Join me as I candidly share how hitting an impasse as a solo psychiatrist led to a positive change.
Praise for The Beauty World Through the Lens of a Psychiatrist
“Dr. Jane Sofair generously shares her experiences as both a psychiatrist and a beauty consultant, offering readers a perspective that is as unique as it is insightful.
While I enjoyed learning about the beauty industry through Jane's eyes, I found myself equally fascinated by the journey that led her there. Her story is a reminder that we are often more than our titles and that meaningful growth can come from exploring unexpected paths.
A beautiful and thoughtful read for anyone who enjoys personal stories, lifelong learning,
and seeing the world through a different lens.”
Anne Spoldi, PCC, Executive and Leadership Coach
Author, The Long Way Here, Prossimo LLC
“Life is nothing short of complex...(Dr.) Sofair eloquently expresses how to break out of life’s norms and expectations and embrace many sides within one person. An excellent autobiography! “
Alexys Vaulkenroth Wolf, Author, Publisher, and Minister
“In this memoir of moonlighting as a beauty consultant, psychiatrist Jane Sofair offers an alluring how-to manual for anyone who has dreamed of breaking free of professional and societal expectations in search of self-realization and work-life balance.”
-Elizabeth Shakman Hurd
“A lot of writers can describe but very few can put you there... Everything is refreshingly unexpected. The crafted words make you reflect on personal strength and what it means to be grounded...A must, must read!”
—Kip Langton, Amazon bestselling author of Hell of Hosanna & Victorian Stillness
"In The Beauty World Through The Lens Of A Psychiatrist, Dr. Sofair invites readers into a unique... exploration of the beauty industry… Her perspective, tinged with eccentric charm, transforms a passion into a secondary career that both intrigues and inspires. This book is a delightfully unconventional journey into the intersection of science and beauty."
-Mary Gorman, Intentional Living Coaching
