A Historian Who Writes for Humans, Not Just Textbooks

Wooster’s work sits at the intersection of history and psychology. He’s drawn to the hidden inner lives of leaders, artists, inventors, revolutionaries, and people who never thought their diaries and letters would be dissected for emotional insight centuries later.

With a background in historical research and deep interest in attachment theory, Wooster approaches the past not as a list of events, but as a living emotional ecosystem. His writing blends rigorous research with narrative warmth—layered with subtle humor, curiosity, and empathy.

The Idea Behind History: Un-Attached

This book was born out of a simple but radical question:

What if history’s greatest figures had gone to therapy?

From that question came a project that reimagines historical icons through their emotional patterns and attachment wounds. Wooster doesn’t attempt to diagnose long-gone figures—but he does invite readers to explore how power, trauma, ambition, insecurity, and longing quietly colored their decisions.

In every chapter, Wooster combines:

• archival detail

• psychological insight

• modern understanding of attachment

• and a dash of dry humor

The result: history that feels alive, human, and unexpectedly relatable.

Writing That Feels Both Smart and Playful

Wooster believes history should be insightful and enjoyable.
His tone is thoughtful but not overly academic, witty but never unserious.

Whether he’s exploring Napoleon’s control issues, Joan of Arc’s conviction, or the quiet doubts of inventors and revolutionaries, Wooster’s writing respects the humanity of each figure—even when he gently pokes at their emotional blind spots.

His work has been praised for being:

• intelligent without being intimidating

• humorous without being dismissive

• emotionally aware without being sentimental

It’s history told with warmth, nuance, and emotional honesty.