Eugen Drewermann has determined that at the center of every mental illness lies fear, and that this can only be healed by understanding its meaning. Fairy tales such as "Hansel and Gretel," "Cinderella," or "The Wolf and the Seven Young Kids" deal with such fear. However, they also show that this fear can lead to a breakthrough and can ultimately be completely overcome. "Four fairy tales about fear and love that encompass the long journey from the monstrous distortions of childhood to a self-aware unity with oneself - a kind of Vademecum for every psychotherapy." Eugen Drewermann.