Hidden Twins
by Olivia Lousada
Published by UKCP, 2009
Karnac Series
This lively book opens up the world of twins and challenges a perception that the baby's first connection is with the Mother, and, that the smallest social atom is the dyad of Mother and child. The smallest social atom may still be two, the twins themselves, or a triad, Mother, and the two babes. Or the Mother may be under an illusion herself, that it is she and each baby or even she and both babies, not comprehending the babies relationship with each other. The babies have their own secret world from the beginning. This thesis posed by the author of "Hidden Twins" is an intriguing one and many questions emerge from this work. Such is the aim of research, to enquire and to reflect upon. This book is very successful in this regard. Psychodramatists will also be delighted to see how Olivia works with an action focus with her group. I recommend "Hidden Twins" to psychodramatists, psychologists, baby health care nurses, psychiatrists, philosophers, teachers and doctors as a resource, a reflection and an educative work of significance.
Sue Daniel
Director, Psychodrama Institute of Melbourne
