The article reviews three books published in 1955: "British Obstetrics and Gynaecology," "Identification of Enterobacteriaceae," and "Life and Work of Freud." The first book, edited by Sir Earleley Holland and Aleck Bourne, is a comprehensive guide to British obstetric and gynaecological practice. It presents original, lucid, and constructive content, with contributions from leading experts in the field. The book aims to describe British practice, highlighting the influence of social and economic factors on maternal and child health in obstetrics, and the conservative approach in gynaecology. The second book, "Identification of Enterobacteriaceae," is a practical manual for laboratory workers. It provides detailed information on the identification of enteric bacteria, including methods for isolating and differentiating various species. The third book, "Life and Work of Freud," is a biography of Sigmund Freud, focusing on his work from 1901 to 1919. It details the schisms within psychoanalysis and includes a comprehensive summary of Freud's publications. The reviewer praises the book for its detailed account of Freud's life and work, though it is noted that the theoretical aspects are not as emphasized as the practical ones. The article concludes that all three books are of high quality, with the first two being essential for their respective fields, and the third being a valuable resource for biographers and readers interested in Freud's life and work.The article reviews three books published in 1955: "British Obstetrics and Gynaecology," "Identification of Enterobacteriaceae," and "Life and Work of Freud." The first book, edited by Sir Earleley Holland and Aleck Bourne, is a comprehensive guide to British obstetric and gynaecological practice. It presents original, lucid, and constructive content, with contributions from leading experts in the field. The book aims to describe British practice, highlighting the influence of social and economic factors on maternal and child health in obstetrics, and the conservative approach in gynaecology. The second book, "Identification of Enterobacteriaceae," is a practical manual for laboratory workers. It provides detailed information on the identification of enteric bacteria, including methods for isolating and differentiating various species. The third book, "Life and Work of Freud," is a biography of Sigmund Freud, focusing on his work from 1901 to 1919. It details the schisms within psychoanalysis and includes a comprehensive summary of Freud's publications. The reviewer praises the book for its detailed account of Freud's life and work, though it is noted that the theoretical aspects are not as emphasized as the practical ones. The article concludes that all three books are of high quality, with the first two being essential for their respective fields, and the third being a valuable resource for biographers and readers interested in Freud's life and work.