*Lacan: In Spite of Everything* by Elisabeth Roudinesco is a comprehensive biography of the influential French psychoanalyst Jacques Lacan. The book provides an in-depth exploration of Lacan's life, his theoretical contributions to psychoanalysis, and his impact on the field. Roudinesco examines Lacan’s complex and often controversial ideas, including his reinterpretations of Freudian theory, his concepts of the mirror stage, and the symbolic, imaginary, and real registers. The biography also delves into Lacan’s personal life, his relationships with contemporaries, and the broader cultural and intellectual context in which he worked. Roudinesco’s account offers both a detailed overview of Lacan’s work and a critical perspective on his legacy.