The fifteenth volume of the book series "Psychoanalysis in Self-Portrayals" offers a deep insight into the life stories of six renowned psychoanalysts. In this work, Ute Auhagen-Stephanos, Volker Friedrich, Marianne Leuzinger-Bohleber, Regine Lockot, Franz Wellendorf, and Ralf Zwiebel share their personal experiences and the journey to psychoanalysis as a profession. The autobiographies not only illuminate the individual fates of the authors but also significant historical events such as wartime experiences and involvement in the 1968 movement. Additionally, the work in psychoanalytic institutions and the scientific engagement with psychoanalysis and its history are addressed. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the development of psychoanalysis and the biographies of its practitioners.