Mildred Rubenstein Newman (1919/20–2001) was an American psychologist and author known for her self-help books that shaped the personal development movement. Her works focused on psychological well-being, self-improvement, and empowerment.
Born in Manhattan, New York, she earned her undergraduate (1940) and master’s degree (1943) from Hunter College. She trained as a psychoanalyst at the National Psychological Association for Psychoanalysis, founded by Theodor Reik. In the 1950s, she established a psychoanalytic practice in New York City, working with high-profile clients, including Paula Prentiss, Anthony Perkins, Neil Simon, and Nora Ephron.
Her notable publications include How to Be Your Own Best Friend (1973,) co-authored with Bernard Berkowitz, which became a bestseller. Other works include How to Take Charge of Your Life (1977,) offering guidance on personal responsibility, and How to Be Awake and Alive (1976,) exploring mental clarity and motivation.
Newman’s influence extended beyond books—she and her husband were known as “therapists of the stars,” shaping psychological discourse in the entertainment industry.
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We are accountable only to ourselves for what happens to us in our lives.
—Mildred R. Newman
Topics: Responsibility
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