People In Trouble

"People in Trouble," originally published in 1953, is an autobiographical account by Reich that explores the development of his sociological ideas between 1927 and 1937. Through a straightforward narrative, he shares his personal experiences with key social and political events, highlighting how these shaped his understanding of human character and social dynamics. The book also discusses Reich’s views on Marxism, his involvement with the International Psychoanalytic Association, and his biological experiments, illustrating his efforts to comprehend the political activity of his contemporaries.