Response to Kornfeld

To the Editor: This letter attempts to correct perceived flaws in a recently published book for the lay public that was reviewed in the Journal. However, the comments largely reflect the reader’s misinterpretation of the book. The book did not vilify Freud (rather, it pointed out his limitations), and it accurately portrayed the initial reluctance of American psychiatry to embrace the introduction of antipsychotic drugs as reflected in the tireless efforts of Heinz Lehmann (then at the Douglas Hospital in Montreal) in facilitating their eventual acceptance. Lawrence Kolb was an exceptional leader of our field in many ways, and I am proud to hold the Chair named in his honor.