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DSM-K for Kepele

AUTHOR Pataki, Jolie
PUBLISHER Jolie Pataki (08/18/2025)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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DSM-K for Kepele is a witty, one-of-a-kind fusion of psychiatry and Yiddish culture from the mind of Dr. Jolie Pataki, a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience-and a Jew for more than twice as long. Through the humorous lens of her alter-ego, Dr. Fackacta, she offers a fresh (and hilarious) take on mental health diagnoses, replacing clinical jargon with the most accurately descriptive language ever spoken: Yiddish.

With tongue-in-cheek "disorders" like Kvetch Disorder, Plotz Attacks, and Folie-A-Jew, Dr. Pataki pokes fun at the quirks of human nature, psychiatric practice, and cultural traditions alike. Whether you're a mental health professional, a lover of Jewish humor, or just someone who appreciates a good "oy vey," this book delivers insight and laughs in equal measure.

Packed with cultural references, clever definitions, and compassionate wit, DSM-K for Kepele is more than a parody-it's a celebration of the richness (and ridiculousness) of human behavior. Read it, share it, and maybe even self-diagnose-at your own risk, of course.

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ISBN-13: 9781968966492
ISBN-10: 1968966498
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 30
Carton Quantity: 208
Product Dimensions: 5.50 x 0.08 x 8.50 inches
Weight: 0.13 pound(s)
Country of Origin: US
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Humor | Topic - Regional & Cultural
Humor | Form - Parodies
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DSM-K for Kepele is a witty, one-of-a-kind fusion of psychiatry and Yiddish culture from the mind of Dr. Jolie Pataki, a psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience-and a Jew for more than twice as long. Through the humorous lens of her alter-ego, Dr. Fackacta, she offers a fresh (and hilarious) take on mental health diagnoses, replacing clinical jargon with the most accurately descriptive language ever spoken: Yiddish.

With tongue-in-cheek "disorders" like Kvetch Disorder, Plotz Attacks, and Folie-A-Jew, Dr. Pataki pokes fun at the quirks of human nature, psychiatric practice, and cultural traditions alike. Whether you're a mental health professional, a lover of Jewish humor, or just someone who appreciates a good "oy vey," this book delivers insight and laughs in equal measure.

Packed with cultural references, clever definitions, and compassionate wit, DSM-K for Kepele is more than a parody-it's a celebration of the richness (and ridiculousness) of human behavior. Read it, share it, and maybe even self-diagnose-at your own risk, of course.

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