ABSTRACT
Much has been written about Anna Freud’s fluency and clarity of thought. Her capacity to speak in public and convey complex ideas in a deceptively simple way is well known. Her fierce independence is what the author remembers and admired most. She fought for what she felt was right and for what she believed should be examined in greater detail before a decision was taken. Miss Freud had a very modern attitude towards motherhood and careers. She knew about people and the human condition. She supported the author's application which was forwarded to the training council. In those days, applications to any of the training schools were processed by a central training council, headed by Dr Prince. It has been stressed in the same letter the author's wish to have the position of mothers of young children more fully discussed in the Training Council with regard to their suitability for training, the latter quite apart from the specific case.
