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(1997). International Forum of Psychoanalysis, 6:153-154

Editorial: Nina Coltart, Erich Fromm and the Psychoanalytic Movement 

Jan Stensson, Ph.D. 

During the summer came the sad news that Nina Coltart died on June 24.

 Nina Coltart was an Editorial Reader for International Forum of 

Psychoanalysis from 1994. It was a joy when an evaluation arrrived from

 Nina Coltart. Her comments were always written by hand in black ink and

in a powerful, intensive and very characteristic style. Already the

encounter with her style made you feel that you met another human being.

Her way of formulating her impressions, thoughts and evaluations had the

same vigour and energy. She was straightforward, clear and with a sense

of humour which was not used to distort reality but rather to open your mind. At the meetings of the Editorial Board her recommendations often

released laughter and a sense of freedom. In this way she strengthened the

morale of the board.

The only text by Nina Coltart which was published in this journal

appeared in vol. 4, no 1, where she commented on ‘The Silent Cry’ by

Mona Serenius. Nina Coltart's resonance and response to the ‘silent cry’

characteristically was extended and deepened during the years.

 Nina Coltart's way of presenting her views as an Editorial Reader 

demonstrates the possibility of a critical dialogue between authors andreaders of psychoanalytic articles. At meetings in the Editorial Board, we

have discussed the lack of written responses from our readers to the

authors. At times we have invited a comment, especially when extensive

case material has been presented, but spontaneous

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