Phillips, a child psychotherapist, unravels the notion of escape, arguing that 'mere escapism' can be life-transforming and creative.
He describes a five-year-old patient who plays hide-and-seek by running further and further away, interweaving the life story of escapologist Harry Houdini and the story of a man who has spent his life fleeing from women.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article