The DSM-IV-TR, edited by Sidney Crown and Alan Lee, is a comprehensive manual of mental disorders. The authors argue that the text revisions are minimal, with only one significant change to the diagnostic criteria—removing the requirement for 'clinically significant distress or impairment' in Tic Disorders. However, the book's extensive text, with few actual changes, is criticized for being unnecessarily lengthy and not clearly presented. The authors claim that most textual changes are based on new research, but the lack of references makes it difficult to assess their validity. The book's educational purpose is clear, but the absence of references may lead readers to rely too heavily on it instead of consulting more comprehensive texts. The authors also fail to acknowledge the use of terms like neurosis, hysteria, and neurasthenia outside the DSM system, which are widely used globally. Additionally, the book overlooks the importance of 'bouffée delirante' in French psychiatry. Despite these issues, the book is a significant resource for mental health professionals. The second book, "Women and Schizophrenia," edited by David Castle, John McGrath, and Jayashri Kulkarni, addresses the underrepresentation of women in schizophrenia research and treatment, highlighting the need for gender-specific approaches. The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of schizophrenia in women, emphasizing the importance of considering gender in psychiatric care.The DSM-IV-TR, edited by Sidney Crown and Alan Lee, is a comprehensive manual of mental disorders. The authors argue that the text revisions are minimal, with only one significant change to the diagnostic criteria—removing the requirement for 'clinically significant distress or impairment' in Tic Disorders. However, the book's extensive text, with few actual changes, is criticized for being unnecessarily lengthy and not clearly presented. The authors claim that most textual changes are based on new research, but the lack of references makes it difficult to assess their validity. The book's educational purpose is clear, but the absence of references may lead readers to rely too heavily on it instead of consulting more comprehensive texts. The authors also fail to acknowledge the use of terms like neurosis, hysteria, and neurasthenia outside the DSM system, which are widely used globally. Additionally, the book overlooks the importance of 'bouffée delirante' in French psychiatry. Despite these issues, the book is a significant resource for mental health professionals. The second book, "Women and Schizophrenia," edited by David Castle, John McGrath, and Jayashri Kulkarni, addresses the underrepresentation of women in schizophrenia research and treatment, highlighting the need for gender-specific approaches. The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of schizophrenia in women, emphasizing the importance of considering gender in psychiatric care.